inadequate

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective lacking the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task
  2. adjective not sufficient to meet a need

Etymology

From in- + adequate.

In classic literature

Synonyms

unequal

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