inadequate

/ˌɪnˈædəkwət/ · 4 syllables

Meaning

adjective

1. lacking the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task
   “inadequate training”
2. of insufficient quantity to meet a need
   “an inadequate income”

Synonyms for inadequate

• unequal
• deficient
• incapable
• short-handed
• poor
• short
• jejune
• insufficient

Antonyms of inadequate

• adequate

Words that rhyme with inadequate

• adequate