inadequate

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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. inadecuado
The organization's biggest challenge to meeting its needs is inadequate funding.El mayor reto de la organización son los fondos inadecuados para satisfacer todas las necesidades.
b. insuficiente
The problem arose from inadequate planning, not inadequate resources.El problema surgió de una planeación insuficiente, no de recursos insuficientes.
a. inepto
In their rush to replace the office manager, they hired someone totally inadequate.En su prisa por reemplazar al gerente de la oficina, contrataron a alguien totalmente inepto.
b. incompetente
Leslie's older sister often made her feel inadequate.La hermana mayor de Leslie la hacía sentir incompetente con frecuencia.
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