What is the meaning of inadequate?

adjective

  • Lacking the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task.
    • usage: "inadequate training"; "the staff was inadequate"; "she was unequal to the task"
  • Not sufficient to meet a need.
    • usage: "an inadequate income"; "a poor salary"; "money is short"; "on short rations"; "food is in short supply"; "short on experience"
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