inadequate
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ɪnˈædɪkwət/
inadequate means: Too little or too poor to meet a need or do a job properly.
adjective
NOT ENOUGHB2
Too little or too poor to meet a need or do a job properly.
- The food supply was inadequate.
- They received inadequate training for the job.
- Is this amount inadequate for your needs?
Questions about inadequate
What does inadequate mean?
Too little or too poor to meet a need or do a job properly.
What is inadequate in other languages?
Türkçe: yetersiz · Español: insuficiente · Français: insuffisant · Deutsch: unzureichend · Italiano: insufficiente · 日本語: 不十分な
How do you pronounce inadequate?
It is pronounced /ɪnˈædɪkwət/.
How do you use inadequate in a sentence?
The food supply was inadequate. They received inadequate training for the job.
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