inadequate
adjectiveInsufficient in amount, quality, or ability for a particular purpose.
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Insufficient for the purpose
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Clear all filtersInsufficient in amount, quality, or ability for a particular purpose.
One word family: also includes inadequacy.
Insufficient for the purpose
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A difference in amount, status, treatment, or opportunity between people or things.
Greater in amount or degree than is reasonable or expected.
Beyond reasonable limits
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An amount, quality, or supply that is not enough for a particular purpose.
To overwhelm with a large amount or cover with floodwater.
A very small amount.
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