Inadequate
Inadequate adjective - Not coming up to an expected measure or meeting a particular need.
Usage example: an inadequate amount of food on hand for so many unexpected guests
Lean is a synonym for inadequate. In some cases you can use "Lean" instead an adjective "Inadequate".
Nearby Words: inadequacy, inadequately
Mutual synonyms
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Lean and Inadequate. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 16, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/inadequate/lean
Inadequate & Lean. N.p., 2016. Web. 16 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/inadequate/lean>.
Lean or Inadequate. 2016. Accessed August 16, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/inadequate/lean.
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