Inadequate synonyms

insufficient

Not sufficient; inadequate.

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skimpy

Barely or not quite enough; somewhat less in size, fullness, etc. than is needed; scanty

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defective

The definition of defective is something or someone that is imperfect or that doesn't work properly.

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excess (related)

The definition of excess is something that is extra.

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disabled

Having a disability, especially physical.

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disproportionate

The definition of disproportionate is not in proportion.

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ability (related)

Not capable of accomplishing anything

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exiguous

Extremely scanty; meager.

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futile

The definition of futile is something that won't succeed or is unimportant.

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imperfect

Not finished or complete; lacking in something

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impotent

Unable to engage in sexual intercourse, esp. because of an inability to have or sustain an erection

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incomplete

Lacking a part or parts; not whole; not full

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ineffective

Not effective; not producing the desired effect; ineffectual

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deficient

Lacking something essential; often construed with in.

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short

Extending or traveling not far or not far enough:

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wanting

Not up to some standard; inadequate in some essential

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unfit

Below the required standard; unqualified:

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unqualified

The definition of unqualified is something that is complete and total.

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incapable

The definition of incapable is not having the ability, strength or legal qualification to do something.

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weak

Lacking in strength of body or muscle; not physically strong

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unequal

Not fair.

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inefficient (related)

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inefficacious

Not effective.

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jejune

Naive; simplistic.

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little

Small in force, intensity, etc.; weak

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meager

Poor, deficient or inferior in amount, quality or extent; paltry; scanty; inadequate; unsatisfying.

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mediocre

Of ordinary or undistinguished quality.

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perfunctory

Done routinely and with little interest or care:

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scant

The definition of scant is barely sufficient or available only in very small quantities.

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scanty

Insufficient; not enough

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small

Lacking force or volume:

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sparse

Not dense; meager.

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dearth

A scarce supply; a lack:

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deficiency

A shortage

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inadequacy

A shortage of required material.

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incapacitation

The act of incapacitating or state of being incapacitated; incapacity; disqualification.

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inefficacy

The condition of being ineffective

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adequate (antonym)

Sufficient to satisfy a requirement or meet a need.

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competent (antonym)

Permissible or properly belonging

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scarce

The definition of scarce is a situation where there is too little of something or where something exists only in very small numbers.

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shy

Not having a sufficient or specified amount, as of money:

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under

Located or situated on a lower level or beneath something else:

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incompetent

Of a witness, that he or she is not permitted to testify, on the grounds that his or her testimony is not relevant or is subject to some other disqualification.

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helpless

Unable to defend oneself or to act without help.

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ineffectual

Weak; lacking forcefulness

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powerless

Lacking strength or power; helpless and totally ineffectual.

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poor

The definition of poor is having little money or belongings, or lacking something.

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ill-qualified

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insufficiency

Inability of a bodily part or organ to function normally:

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able (antonym)

(Usage Problem) Susceptible to action or treatment:

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unsatisfactory (related)

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unacceptable (related)

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unreliable (related)

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poor-quality (related)

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unnecessary (related)

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unhelpful (related)

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inappropriate (related)

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enough (antonym)

The definition of enough is something that is just what you need and nothing more.

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sufficient (antonym)

The definition of sufficient is enough or as much as is needed.

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big (related)

Filled up; brimming over:

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strong (related)

Having or showing ability or achievement in a specified field:

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incommensurate

Not commensurate; disproportionate:

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