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/
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
The inadequate food supply left the hikers hungry by the second day.
The team's preparation was inadequate for the difficult competition.
Her inadequate preparation delayed graduation, but extra effort gave her something to celebrate.
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🎤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).
Breakdown
in- (not) + ad- (to) + equ- (equal) + -ate (verb suffix) = inadequate
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝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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