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.
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Insufficient for the purpose
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So outstanding as to have no equal; also unsuitable for meaningful comparison.
Having no equal
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A difference in amount, status, treatment, or opportunity between people or things.
Unfair or unequal in an unjust way.
Unfairness or an instance of unequal treatment.
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