inadequate
adjective/ɪnˈædɪkwət/
Frequency rank: #5,239 most common English word
Meaning
Not sufficient or suitable for a particular purpose.
Example sentence
The small umbrella was inadequate for protecting her from the heavy rain.
Synonyms & related words
- insufficient
- unsuitable
- lacking
- poor
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