Synonyms for

Inadequately

Verb / ˌɪˈnædʌkwʌtli: / Another word for inadequately — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

In a manner that is not sufficient or suitable.

Synonyms & similar words

adequately insufficiently deficiently unacceptably unsatisfactorily inappropriately improperly unfitly inaptly incompetently unskillfully unprofessionally ineptly awkwardly clumsily bunglingly ham-handedly maladroitly ineffectively powerlessly unsuccessfully

Example sentences

  1. The dog inadequately guarded the house.
  2. The student inadequately studied for the test.
  3. The chef inadequately cooked the food.
  4. The employee inadequately completed the task.
  5. The teacher inadequately taught the lesson.

Quotes

  • 'There is nothing so inadequate as a manuscript that has already been through one set of hands.' - James Thurber
  • 'The most inadequate apology for heaven is stars.' - John Updike
  • 'The world embarrasses me, and I cannot dream that this watch exists and has no watchmaker.' - Voltaire

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