Antonyms for adequate

Antonyms for (adj) adequate

Main entry: equal, adequate

Definition: having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task

Usage: she had adequate training; her training was adequate; she was adequate to the job; he was equal to the task

Antonyms: unequal, inadequate

Definition: lacking the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task


Antonyms: incapable

Definition: (followed by `of') lacking capacity or ability


Antonyms: incapable

Definition: (followed by `of') not having the temperament or inclination for


Antonyms: incompetent

Definition: not qualified or suited for a purpose


Antonyms: unqualified, incompetent

Definition: legally not qualified or sufficient


Main entry: fair to middling, tolerable, adequate, passable

Definition: about average; acceptable

Usage: more than adequate as a secretary

Antonyms: unsatisfactory

Definition: not giving satisfaction


Main entry: adequate, decent, enough

Definition: sufficient for the purpose

Usage: an adequate income; the food was adequate; a decent wage; enough food; food enough

Antonyms: deficient, insufficient

Definition: of a quantity not able to fulfill a need or requirement


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