inadequate - Similar and Opposite Words

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Adjective

lacking the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task

Synonyms

• inadequate
• unequal

Related

• deficient
• incapable
• incompetent
• lacking
• short-handed
• short-staffed
• undermanned
• understaffed
• unequal to
• wanting

Opposite / Antonyms

• adequate

Also See

• unsatisfactory

Adjective

of insufficient quantity to meet a need

Synonyms

• inadequate
• jejune
• poor
• short

Related

• deficient
• insufficient

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