| Word | Definitions | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| adequate | (adjective) having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task | Synonyms: equal |
| (adjective) about average; acceptable | Synonyms: fair to middling, passable, tolerable | |
| (adjective) sufficient for the purpose | Synonyms: enough | |
| inadequate | (adjective) lacking the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task | Synonyms: unequal |
| (adjective) of insufficient quantity to meet a need | Synonyms: jejune, poor, short |