Read the dictionary definition of inadequate. All definitions for this word.
1. lacking the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task
1. inadequate training
2. the staff was inadequate
3. she was unequal to the task
2. of insufficient quantity to meet a need
1. an inadequate income
2. a poor salary
3. money is short
4. on short rations
5. food is in short supply
6. short on experience
7. the jejune diets of the very poor