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Added 9 October 2026

inadequate

/ɪnˈædəkwɪt/ adjective

In Latin: exiguus Wiktionary

adjective Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about inadequate at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Not adequate; lacking in quality or quantity required; insufficient for a purpose.
inadequate resources

noun

A person who is inadequate.

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