Meaning & use
Inadequately
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In a manner that is not sufficient or good enough for a purpose or need.
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The building was inadequately insulated for the harsh winters.
Critics said the government responded inadequately to the crisis.
A note on using this word
Frequently paired with verbs like "prepared," "funded," or "trained" to highlight a shortfall relative to what's needed.
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insufficientlypoorlyinefficiently
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