Inadequate
Inadequate adjective - Not coming up to an expected measure or meeting a particular need.
Smallish and inadequate are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Smallish" instead an adjective "Inadequate".
Nearby Words: inadequacy, inadequately
Smallish
Smallish adjective - Of a size that is less than average.
Usage example: a smallish row of bushes lining the yard
Inadequate and smallish are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Inadequate" instead an adjective "Smallish".
Nearby Word: small
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