Inadequate
Definitions
1. (General)
Inadequate (Not sufficient or satisfactory.)
— The solution was inadequate to solve the problem.
2. (Medical)
Inadequate (Not providing sufficient medical care or attention.)
— The patient was deemed inadequate and required further treatment.
3. (Psychological)
Inadequate (Lacking sufficient emotional support or social skills.)
— The support group was inadequate and unable to provide the necessary help.
Synonyms for Inadequate
Inadequate
Insufficient
Inadequacy
Lack
Shortage
Antonyms for Inadequate
Sufficient
Adequate
Full
Abundant
Sufficiently
Examples of Inadequate
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The new policy was deemed inadequate by many critics. | La nueva política fue considerada insuficiente por muchos críticos. |
The patient required more than just adequate care; they needed exceptional care. | El paciente necesitaba más que atención adecuada; necesitaba atención excepcional. |
The school’s infrastructure was inadequate, leading to frequent power outages. | La infraestructura de la escuela era insuficiente, lo que llevaba a constantes apagones de luz. |
The new employee felt inadequate and struggled to keep up with the workload. | El nuevo empleado se sentía insuficiente y luchaba por mantener el ritmo con el volumen de trabajo. |
The hospital was inadequate and did not have the necessary equipment. | El hospital era insuficiente y no tenía el equipo necesario. |
Common Phrases
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“A joke is not a complete joke unless it’s fully adequate.” | “Un chiste no es un chiste completo a menos que sea completamente adecuado.” |
“The government was found to be inadequate in addressing the crisis.” | “El gobierno se encontró que era insuficiente para abordar la crisis.” |
“The company’s decision was deemed inadequate, leading to losses.” | “La decisión de la empresa fue considerada insuficiente, lo que llevó a pérdidas.” |
Conjugations for “Inadequate“
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Present | — |
Past | — |
Future | — |
Word of the Day
Inadequate – lacking sufficient quality, amount, or suitability