Meaning
inadequate; unsuitable
- not good enough for a purpose
- not appropriate in a situation
- insufficient in quality, level, or amount
In a sentence
Questo tono è inadeguato in una mail di lavoro.
This tone is inappropriate in a work email.
Perché hai scelto un vestito così inadeguato?
Why did you choose such an unsuitable outfit?
Lo spazio è inadeguato per venti persone.
The space is inadequate for twenty people.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| inadeguato | masculine · singular |
| inadeguata | feminine · singular |
| inadeguati | masculine · plural |
| inadeguate | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often followed by a or per: inadeguato a/per qualcosa.
- Can describe people, behavior, tools, or conditions.
- Stronger and more formal than non adatto.