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Meaning of inadequately
The primary meaning of the word "inadequately" is to not sufficiently meet the requirements or expectations of something.
Etymology of inadequately
The word "inadequately" originates from the Latin words "in-" (meaning not) and "adequatus" (meaning equal to), with the suffix "-ly" added to form an adverb
It has been used in the English language since the 17th century to describe something that is not sufficient or satisfactory
Synonyms
inadequately
insufficiently
poorly
badly
deficiently
ineffectively
ineptly
unskillfully
amateurishly
unprofessionally
imperfectly
incompletely
partially
sketchily
scantily
meagerly
sparely
thinly
weakly
feebly
languidly
lazily
halfheartedly
indolently
negligently
carelessly
sloppily
messily
amateurly
crudely
roughly
coarsely
superficially
shallowly
shoddily
Definitions
- To a degree that is not sufficient or satisfactory
- * In a way that lacks the quality or quantity required
- * Not having or providing enough of something needed
Usage Examples
- The company was criticized for responding inadequately to the crisis
- * The teacher felt that the student had prepared inadequately for the exam
- * The government was accused of funding the project inadequately
Antonyms
adequately
sufficiently
amply
fully
completely
perfectly
effectively
efficiently
skillfully
professionally
perfectly
thoroughly
meticulously
carefully
meticulously
exhaustively
comprehensively
abundantly
lavishly
generously
richly
thoroughly
soundly
strongly
vigorously
excellently