Inadequate
/ˌɪˈnædəkwət/
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Definition
(adj) Not adequate; lacking in quality or quantity required; insufficient for a purpose.
Sentence Examples
The road is inadequate for the amount of traffic which it carries.
This complex situation arose because signals from the environment itself can be inadequate.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The small amount of food provided was clearly ____ to feed the large crowd of people.