inadequate

adjective (inadequate, more inadequate)

«inadequate» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

Not enough, or not good enough for what is needed: inadequate food. tree →
(feeling) Feeling not good or able enough: feel inadequate. tree →

In the lessons

In reports and science (inadequate data), in history (inadequate food in a famine), and in feelings about yourself. Phrases: inadequate for, feel inadequate, totally inadequate.

Examples

The old bridge was inadequate for heavy lorries. tree →
The refugees had inadequate shelter. tree →
The answer was inadequate: it needed more detail. tree →
Everyone feels inadequate sometimes, it's normal. tree →
The lighting was inadequate for reading. tree →
Inadequate sleep makes it hard to concentrate. tree →

Note

Opposite: adequate (enough). Adverb: inadequately. Say in-AD-i-kwit. Formal; in everyday talk say not enough.

On Mova

Trees and pragmatics of «inadequate» in the school dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
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