Inadequate Synonyms
53 inadequate synonyms include insufficient, not enough, deficient, poor, scant, scanty, scarce, sparse, too little, and too few. Inadequate is an adjective, and its antonyms are adequate, sufficient, and competent. Here are some additional synonyms for "inadequate" with example sentences.
Another word for Inadequate
53 other ways to say inadequate.
- useless
- unskilful
- unsatisfactory
- unproficient
- unfit
- too little
- too few
- substandard
- sparse
- skimpy
- sketchy
- short
- scarce
- scanty
- scant
- restricted
- powerless
- poor
- piddling
- pathetic
- paltry
- not up to snuff
- not up to scratch
- not much cop
- not good enough
- not enough
- no great shakes
- no good
- measly
- meagre
- lousy
- limited
- leaving much to be desired
- lacking
- insufficient
- in short supply
- inferior
- inexpert
- inept
- inefficient
- ineffectual
- ineffective
- incomplete
- incompetent
- incapable
- impotent
- hopeless
- found wanting
- exiguous
- duff
- deficient
- bad
- amateurish
Use inadequate in a Sentence
His explanation seemed inadequate for understanding.
The study materials were inadequate for preparation.