Inadequate Synonyms

Deficient , amateurish, and bad are synonyms for inadequate; adequate, sufficient, and competent are antonyms of inadequate. On this page, you will find 54 another word for inadequate.

54 Another Word for Inadequate

  • Amateurish
  • Bad
  • Deficient
  • Duff
  • Exiguous
  • Found wanting
  • Hopeless
  • Impotent
  • In short supply
  • Incapable
  • Incompetent
  • Incomplete
  • Ineffective
  • Ineffectual
  • Inefficient
  • Inept
  • Inexpert
  • Inferior
  • Insufficient
  • Lacking
  • Leaving much to be desired
  • Limited
  • Lousy
  • Meagre
  • Measly
  • No good
  • Not enough
  • Not good enough
  • Not much cop
  • Not up to scratch
  • Not up to snuff
  • Paltry
  • Pathetic
  • Piddling
  • Poor
  • Powerless
  • Restricted
  • Scant
  • Scanty
  • Scarce
  • Short
  • Sketchy
  • Skimpy
  • Sparse
  • Substandard
  • Too few
  • Too little
  • Unfit
  • Unproficient
  • Unsatisfactory
  • Unskilful
  • Useless
  • No great shakes

Inadequate Sentences

The study materials were inadequate for preparation.

His explanation seemed inadequate for understanding.

The shelter's facilities were inadequate for everyone.

Her response felt inadequate to the situation.