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Definition inadequate in British English

inadequate adjective

adjective
/ɪnˈædɪkwət/
1

not enough, or not good enough for a particular purpose

Example

inadequate provision of health care

Example

We are trying to provide basic education with inadequate resources.

Example

rail tracks that are inadequate for the loads carried on them

Example

Existing laws are inadequate to deal with these problems.

Example

The government's response was condemned as totally inadequate.

Synonyms and related words
inadequate insufficient scant poor average limited
2

someone who is inadequate does not feel confident that they can deal with the situation they are in

Example

Some people feel totally inadequate when faced with new responsibilities.

Synonyms and related words
incompetent incapable awful
Definition inadequate in British English