inadequate meaning and definition

INADEQUATE adjective

Definition of inadequate (adjective)

1. lacking the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task
   • "inadequate training"; "the staff was inadequate"; "she was unequal to the task"
   • synonyms: unequal
   • antonym: adequate
2. not sufficient to meet a need
   • "an inadequate income"; "a poor salary"; "money is short"; "on short rations"; "food is in short supply"; "short on experience"
   • synonyms: poor, short