as in lacking
not coming up to an expected measure or meeting a particular need
an inadequate amount of food on hand for so many unexpected guests
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Recent Examples of inadequate
Sometimes our favorite gadgets are made by young companies or startups with unstable funding that are forced to adapt amid challenging economics or inadequate business strategy.
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Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 11 Feb. 2025
That, plus an economic system and society that abide by inadequate low-income wages, lack of national health care, oppressive housing and rent practices, and more.
—Kevin Fagan, TIME, 4 Feb. 2025
But the one constant, the researchers added, is inadequate healthcare support – for both individuals who have received a diagnosis and those who have not.
—New Atlas, 3 Feb. 2025
Making those investments will help business and housing developers because inadequate infrastructure prevents building.
—Alex Golden, Axios, 29 Jan. 2025
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Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 11 Feb. 2025
That, plus an economic system and society that abide by inadequate low-income wages, lack of national health care, oppressive housing and rent practices, and more.
—Kevin Fagan, TIME, 4 Feb. 2025
But the one constant, the researchers added, is inadequate healthcare support – for both individuals who have received a diagnosis and those who have not.
—New Atlas, 3 Feb. 2025
Making those investments will help business and housing developers because inadequate infrastructure prevents building.
—Alex Golden, Axios, 29 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inadequate
Adjective
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If Korea’s labor force becomes insufficient to produce and distribute basic goods—a distinct possibility by the end of the century—they could be hoarded by those of means.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
The New Yorker,
24 Feb. 2025
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Florida prosecutors did not file charges, citing insufficient evidence.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
24 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Track position is everything on a circuit as unforgiving as Monaco, where overtaking opportunities are scarce.—
Kanzah Maktoum,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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Inventory space is scarce, so this is really a last resort, as most of Lucy’s backpack should be filled with food and water.—
Issy van der Velde,
Rolling Stone,
20 Feb. 2025
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Even though the amount of each check is lower, investing it in the stock market, which averages an annual return of 10%, could make up for that loss and more.—
Medora Lee,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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Research has found that people who regularly practice mindfulness generally experience less stress and lower levels of cortisol.—
Julia Ries,
SELF,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Inadequate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inadequate. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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