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inadequate

/ɪnəˈdeɪkwət/ adjective · British & US
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What does inadequate mean?

adjective

Not good enough or satisfactory; insufficient or inadequate in quality, amount, or degree.

Example

"The hotel's inadequate heating system made the room feel cold and uncomfortable."

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