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ADEQUATE Antonyms

There are 8 antonyms of the word adequate. (opposite meanings)

Best Opposite Words For ADEQUATE

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inadequate
adjectiveadj
adjective

• lacking the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task

adjective satellite

• of insufficient quantity to meet a need

deficient
adjectiveadj
adjective

• of a quantity not able to fulfill a need or requirement

adjective satellite

• inadequate in amount or degree

• falling short of some prescribed norm

insufficient
adjectiveadj
adjective

• of a quantity not able to fulfill a need or requirement

lacking
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• inadequate in amount or degree

• nonexistent

poor
adjectiveadj
adjective

• having little money or few possessions

• characterized by or indicating poverty

• lacking in quality or substances

noun

• people without possessions or wealth (considered as a group)

adjective satellite

• deserving or inciting pity

• of insufficient quantity to meet a need

unacceptable
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not acceptable; not welcome

adjective satellite

• not adequate to give satisfaction

• (used of persons or their behavior) not acceptable or reasonable

• not conforming to standard usage

unsatisfactory
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not giving satisfaction

subpar
adjectiveadj
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Alternatives for INADEQUATE

Alternatives for DEFICIENT

Alternatives for INSUFFICIENT

Alternatives for LACKING

Alternatives for POOR

Alternatives for UNACCEPTABLE

Alternatives for UNSATISFACTORY

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