inadequately

Definitions

In a way that is not enough or not good enough for a particular purpose.

In a manner that lacks the necessary quality, quantity, or competence.

Examples

The building was inadequately prepared for the severity of the storm.

He felt that his previous training had left him inadequately equipped for the new role.

The safety protocols were inadequately enforced, leading to a serious accident.

Synonyms

insufficiently poorly unsatisfactorily incompetently meagerly scantily deficiently

Antonyms

adequately sufficiently satisfactorily competently amply perfectly effectively