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adequate Synonyms

Another word for adequate

Choosing another word for adequate depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Sufficient in quantity or degree to meet a specific need, requirement, or purpose.

Usage Example

"Make sure the seedlings receive sufficient sunlight and water throughout the spring."

Strongest
sufficient
enough
Strong
ample
requisite
Weak
commensurate

• adjective (Context 2)

Barely satisfactory or acceptable in quality or ability; passable without being exceptional.

Usage Example

"His knowledge of French was satisfactory for ordering meals, though he struggled with rapid conversation."

Strongest
satisfactory
acceptable
passable
Strong
serviceable
tolerable
decent
competent
fair

Opposites of adequate

The opposite of adequate shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

inadequate
insufficient
unsatisfactory
unacceptable
substandard
deficient
inferior
scant
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• Nearby Words

adeptly
adeptness
adequacy
adequate
adequately
adequateness
adfix

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Adequate. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/adequate
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