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
That supply could now be inadequate for many development projects.
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Clara Migoya, The Arizona Republic, 2 Nov. 2024
Sometimes, a claim is both false and based on an inadequate set of data.
—Joedy McCreary, USA TODAY, 2 Nov. 2024
In the wake of the Dobbs decision, researchers observe that communities already afflicted with poverty and inadequate medical care will also suffer disproportionate harm in the way of pregnancy complications and maternal death.
—Essence, 31 Oct. 2024
Insta360 has previously been called out by users for its inadequate field of view but thankfully, the brand has listened to those calls.
—New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2024
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Clara Migoya, The Arizona Republic, 2 Nov. 2024
Sometimes, a claim is both false and based on an inadequate set of data.
—Joedy McCreary, USA TODAY, 2 Nov. 2024
In the wake of the Dobbs decision, researchers observe that communities already afflicted with poverty and inadequate medical care will also suffer disproportionate harm in the way of pregnancy complications and maternal death.
—Essence, 31 Oct. 2024
Insta360 has previously been called out by users for its inadequate field of view but thankfully, the brand has listened to those calls.
—New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inadequate
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The number is increasing and the resources are insufficient to meet the demand.Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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The company expects its current cash resources to be insufficient for the next 12 months.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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In the fall, bears must consume around 20,000 calories daily to store enough fat to survive the winter months, when food is scarce.John Leos, The Arizona Republic, 2 Nov. 2024
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Dinner or lunch is a better option for glamorous people watching, but be sure to plan ahead since table spots are scarce all year round.Alexandra Zagalsky, theweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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Put your energy into achieving your goals and fend off interference by keeping a low profile and making every move count.Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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The World Health Organization says H5N1’s risk to humans is low because there is no evidence of human transmission, but the virus has been found in an increasing number of animals including cattle in the United States.Reuters, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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“Inadequate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inadequate. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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