/ ɪnˈædɪkwət; NAmE / adjective
1.
inadequate (for sth) | inadequate (to do sth) not enough; not good enough :
inadequate supplies
The system is inadequate for the tasks it has to perform.
The food supplies are inadequate to meet the needs of the hungry.
OPP adequate
2.
( of people ) not able, or not confident enough, to deal with a situation
SYN incompetent :
I felt totally inadequate as a parent.
► in·ad·equate·ly adverb :
to be inadequately prepared / insured / funded