inadequate — not good enough or lacking in quality, quantity, or ability to meet a requirement or standard
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not good enough or lacking in quality, quantity, or ability to meet a requirement or standard
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈædɪkwət/
Korean meaning: 부족한, 부적절한, 불충분한
Korean pronunciation: 인-애-더-퀏 (강세: 애)
Example Sentences
- My pizza slice was so inadequate that even my diet app felt sorry for me.
- The student's preparation for the exam was inadequate, resulting in a poor grade.
- His excuse was so inadequate that even his dog looked embarrassed.
inadequate
ADJECTIVE//ɪnˈædɪkwət//
not good enough or lacking in quality, quantity, or ability to meet a requirement or standard
Ladder too short for the job
Inadequate work won't help you graduate, but adequate effort will!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'inadequatus', composed of the prefix 'in-' (not) and 'adequatus' (made equal to, sufficient), which derives from 'ad-' (to) and 'aequus' (equal).
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📝Examples
“My pizza slice was so inadequate that even my diet app felt sorry for me.”
“The student's preparation for the exam was inadequate, resulting in a poor grade.”
“His excuse was so inadequate that even his dog looked embarrassed.”
“The company's safety measures were deemed inadequate by the inspectors.”
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