Inadequate (adjective)

  1. Not good enough; insufficient.
  2. Not having enough of the required qualities or resources.

Origin:

Mid 17th century: from in- "not" + adequate, on the pattern of latin inadequatus.

Examples:

  1. The response was inadequate.
  2. The explanation was inadequate.
  3. The preparation was inadequate.
  4. The support was inadequate.
  5. The equipment was inadequate.
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