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
In part, that has to do with inadequate healthcare infrastructure endemic in rural parts of the country.
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Gretchen E. Ely, The Conversation, 5 May 2026
Because inadequate rest raises mortality, premature deaths add to the economic headwind.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 4 May 2026
The investigation’s findings point to slow and inadequate investigations, underpayments of claims, multiple adjusters causing confusion and smoke damage claims receiving denials and delays.
—Amancai Biraben, Daily News, 4 May 2026
As this was an unprecedented case in which league officials participated in the deception, the remedy is woefully inadequate.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 3 May 2026
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Gretchen E. Ely, The Conversation, 5 May 2026
Because inadequate rest raises mortality, premature deaths add to the economic headwind.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 4 May 2026
The investigation’s findings point to slow and inadequate investigations, underpayments of claims, multiple adjusters causing confusion and smoke damage claims receiving denials and delays.
—Amancai Biraben, Daily News, 4 May 2026
As this was an unprecedented case in which league officials participated in the deception, the remedy is woefully inadequate.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 3 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inadequate
Adjective
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With Francisco Lindor, Jorge Polanco and Ronny Mauricio all injured, the options are somewhat lacking.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
4 May 2026
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On the other hand, the playoffs showed how lacking Atlanta is in some areas.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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The Salt Lake County district attorney’s office and the Draper City prosecutor both declined to file charges against Paul in April, citing insufficient evidence to prove allegations beyond a reasonable doubt.—
Senior Television,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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The Salt Lake County District Attorney's Office and the Draper City Prosecutor both declined to file charges against Paul in April, citing insufficient evidence to prove allegations beyond a reasonable doubt.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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During that time, Cubans lost an average of 5% to 25% of their body weight, according to one study published in a medical journal, with goods including bread, milk, eggs and chicken in scarce quantities.—
Danica Coto,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
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Think space-saving packing solutions, genius tech that keeps your devices alive when outlets are scarce, and comfort items that make economy feel a little more bearable.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2026
Adjective
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Cloudflare projected revenue of $664 million to $665 million for the second quarter, which was lower than the $666 million Wall Street anticipated.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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That is why trust in public health is at an all-time low.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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“Inadequate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inadequate. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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