inadequate inadequate /ˌɪˈnædəˌkweɪt/

adjective

1. () Lacking the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task  ( unequal , inadequate )
   lacking the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task
    Inadequate training
   inadequate training
    The staff was inadequate
   the staff was inadequate
    She was unequal to the task
   she was unequal to the task
   
2. Of insufficient quantity to meet a need  ( inadequate , jejune , poor , short )
   of insufficient quantity to meet a need
    An inadequate income
   an inadequate income
    A poor salary
   a poor salary
    Money is short
   money is short
    On short rations
   on short rations
    Food is in short supply
   food is in short supply
    Short on experience
   short on experience
    The jejune diets of the very poor
   the jejune diets of the very poor