inadequate effort JUST WRITTEN FOR YOU
/ɪnəˈdeɪkwət ˈɛftər/ · in.a.de.qu.a.t.e.fort
noun
- A lack of sufficient or satisfactory work, action, or energy. The company's inadequate effort to reduce waste led to a significant increase in environmental costs.
- A situation where someone's work or actions are not meeting the required standards. The teacher pointed out the student's inadequate effort in completing the assignment, suggesting they needed to put in more time and effort.
Synonyms
insufficient effortlackluster efforthalf-hearted effortuninspired effortsubpar effortunproductive effortineffective effortunsuccessful effort
Antonyms
Did you know? The phrase 'inadequate effort' is often used in business and education to describe a situation where someone's work or actions are not meeting the required standards, but it can also be used in everyday conversations to describe a lack of enthusiasm or motivation.