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ADEQUATIVE Antonyms

There are 9 antonyms of the word adequative. (opposite meanings)
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Best Opposite Words For ADEQUATIVE

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defective
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having a defect

• markedly subnormal in structure or function or intelligence or behavior

• not working properly

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

flawed
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having a blemish or flaw

inadequate
adjectiveadj
adjective

• lacking the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task

adjective satellite

• of insufficient quantity to meet a need

incomplete
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not complete or total; not completed

adjective satellite

• not yet finished

insufficient
adjectiveadj
adjective

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

lacking
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• inadequate in amount or degree

• nonexistent

substandard
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• falling short of some prescribed norm

unsatisfactory
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not giving satisfaction

Alternatives for DEFECTIVE

Alternatives for DEFICIENT

Alternatives for FLAWED

Alternatives for INADEQUATE

Alternatives for INCOMPLETE

Alternatives for INSUFFICIENT

Alternatives for LACKING

Alternatives for SUBSTANDARD

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