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INADEQUATE

(adj., adj.sat, noun)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Inadequate.

Inadequate - as an adjective

Lacking the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task

Example: "Inadequate training"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
unequal16
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
adequate18

Inadequate - as an adjective satellite

Of insufficient quantity to meet a need

Example: "An inadequate income"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
jejune20poor6short8

Inadequate - as a noun

An individual who is inadequate.

Example Sentences

"He felt inadequate to the task at hand."
"The company's response to the crisis was inadequate."
"She received an inadequate amount of training for the job."
"The student's performance was deemed inadequate by the teacher."
"The government's measures to address poverty were inadequate."
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Word Game Points

Is INADEQUATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, inadequate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

INADEQUATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 20.

Is INADEQUATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, inadequate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
INADEQUATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 22.

Is INADEQUATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, inadequate is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
INADEQUATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 21.

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