Inadequate
Inadequate adjective - Not coming up to an expected measure or meeting a particular need.
Skill and inadequate are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Skill" instead an adjective "Inadequate".
Nearby Words: inadequacy, inadequately
Skill
Skill noun - Subtle or imaginative ability in inventing, devising, or executing something.
Inadequate and skill are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Inadequate" instead an adjective "Skill".
Both words in one sentence
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Inadequate Inheritor: Prince Gil lacks the martial skill, political savvy, and charisma of his father.
Source: Light Novel / Rakuin No Monshou -
Can't Catch Up: Eventually Mayura does start training to be an onmyouji, but by that time Rokuro and Benio have a lot more skill and power so Mayura ends up feeling inadequate and unable to help her friends.
Source: Manga / Twin Star Exorcists
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