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inadequate
01
not enough to satisfy a need or reach a goal
Examples
The funding provided was inadequate for the project.
02
not meeting the expected level of quality, skill, or ability
Grammatical Information
Composition
Compound
qualitative
Superlative
most inadequate
Comparative
more inadequate
gradable
Examples
The report was inadequate, missing key data.
03
lacking the ability to manage a situation effectively
Examples
She felt inadequate when asked to lead the meeting.
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