definition of
inadequate

[1] #1 inadequate a. [unequal] lacking the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task; "inadequate training"; "the staff was inadequate"; "she was unequal to the task". wn

[2] #2 inadequate s. [poor, short] not sufficient to meet a need; "an inadequate income"; "a poor salary"; "money is short"; "on short rations"; "food is in short supply"; "short on experience". wn