inadequate
Translation
inadequate, insufficient, unsuitable
Examples
The food supply was inadequate for the winter.
The food supply was inadequate for the winter.
He felt inadequate for the new job.
He felt inadequate for the new job.
Her response was completely inadequate.
Her response was completely inadequate.
Grammar Patterns
((to be)) inadequate for ((sth.)) to be insufficient for (sth.) The food supply was inadequate for the winter.
((to feel)) inadequate to feel not good enough He felt inadequate for the new job.
Similar Words
Synonyms: insufficient, deficient, lacking; Antonyms: adequate, sufficient
Etymology
From 'in-' (not) + 'adequate' (equal to the task). Means 'not equal to the task' or not enough.
Memory Tips
Imagine a glass that is not adequately filled with water. It's 'in-adequate'—not enough.