Definition of Inadequate
Inadequate
in·ad·e·quate


Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
somehow insufficient or not enough, lacking in some quantity or quality that is needed or desired;

e.g. The barn was too small and therefore inadequate for housing all of the farm animals.

(adjective)
not enough or not good enough, due to being somehow unable to do something or incapable of dealing with something;

e.g. She felt inadequate for struggling with such a simple task.



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  • "Imperfections are not inadequacies; they are reminders that we’re all in this together." -- Brene Brown



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