Synonyms for inadequate

Similarity of adj inadequate

2 senses of inadequate

Sense 1:

inadequate (vs. adequate), unequal
deficient, lacking(predicate), wanting(predicate)incapable, incompetent, unequal to(predicate)short-handed, short-staffed, undermanned, understaffed

Also See: unsatisfactory#1

Sense 2:

inadequate, poor, short
insufficient (vs. sufficient), deficient