Antonyms for inadequate

Antonyms for (adj) inadequate

Main entry: unequal, inadequate

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

Usage: inadequate training; the staff was inadequate; she was unequal to the task

Antonyms: equal, adequate

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


Antonyms: competent

Definition: properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient


Antonyms: competent

Definition: legally qualified or sufficient


Antonyms: capable

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


Antonyms: capable

Definition: (followed by `of') having the temperament or inclination for


Main entry: inadequate, poor, short

Definition: 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

Antonyms: sufficient

Definition: of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant


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