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inadequate

/ɪnˈædəkwɪt/

noun
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🇬🇧 UK

/ɪnˈædəkwɪt/

🇺🇸 US

/ɪnˈædəkwɪt/

Meaning

  1. Meaning 1 · noun

    An individual who is inadequate.

  2. Meaning 2 · adjective

    Not adequate; not fit for the purpose

    “inadequate representation”

How this word is used

  • Everyday “inadequate representation”
  • Academic “In academic writing, “inadequate” can carry a precise technical sense.”
  • Business “In business contexts, “inadequate” should be used only when the meaning is unambiguous.”

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Synonyms

deficient insufficient

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meticulous

/məˈtɪkjʊləs/

adjective

Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.

“She kept meticulous notes during the lecture.”

Difficulty 3 general
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