How is the word недостаточный translated from Russian to English

Не хватающий по количеству или качеству для цели.

Not enough or not good enough for a purpose.

adjective
English translation
inadequate

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  • Освещения в комнате недостаточно для чтения. The lighting in the room is inadequate for reading.

  • От его критики она почувствовала себя неспособной. His criticism made her feel inadequate.

  • Нам отвели недостаточное количество времени. They gave us an inadequate amount of time.

  • Сравнение себя с другими лишь заставляет чувствовать себя неспособным. Comparing yourself to others only leaves you feeling inadequate.

  • Разве одного маленького вентилятора недостаточно для такой жаркой комнаты? Is one small fan inadequate for such a hot room?

  • Почему перед каждым собеседованием я чувствую себя таким неспособным? Why do I feel so inadequate before every interview?

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FAQ about “недостаточный”

How is “недостаточный” translated from Russian?
“недостаточный” translates into English as “inadequate”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “недостаточный” mean?
Meaning of “недостаточный”: Не хватающий по количеству или качеству для цели. In English — “inadequate”.
What part of speech is “недостаточный”?
“недостаточный” is a adjective.
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