B2
inadequate vs insufficient
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| inadequateadjective/ɪnˈæd.ɪ.kwət/ | Meaning not good enough or not enough for a particular purpose | Goes with inadequate funding | Example Many students felt inadequate for such a difficult task. |
| insufficientadjective/ˌɪn.səˈfɪʃ.ənt/ | Meaning not enough for a particular purpose | Goes with insufficient funds | Example Your payment failed because of insufficient funds in your account. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Students complained of time to finish the test.