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形容词比较级
more inadequate
形容词最高级
most inadequate
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not enough to satisfy a need or reach a goal
- The funding provided was inadequate for the project.
- He had an inadequate supply of food for the trip.
- Their efforts were inadequate to stop the spread of the fire.
- The medicine dosage was inadequate for treating the infection.
- The room had inadequate seating for all attendees.
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not meeting the expected level of quality, skill, or ability
- The report was inadequate, missing key data.
- His explanation was inadequate for the complexity of the problem.
- The safety measures proved inadequate during the storm.
- The lecture notes were inadequate for exam preparation.
- The software's inadequate design caused frequent crashes.
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lacking the ability to manage a situation effectively
- She felt inadequate when asked to lead the meeting.
- Many teenagers feel inadequate in unfamiliar social settings.
- He proved inadequate in resolving the conflict between colleagues.
- The inexperienced manager was inadequate for handling the crisis.
- Some candidates are inadequate for high-pressure jobs.