Inadequate and Overmuch

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Inadequate adjective - Not coming up to an expected measure or meeting a particular need.

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Overmuch is an antonym for inadequate.

Nearby Words: inadequacy, inadequately

Overmuch adjective - Going beyond a normal or acceptable limit in degree or amount.

Usage example: I think you put overmuch care into your personal appearance—get over yourself

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Inadequate is an antonym for overmuch.

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