But perhaps history is rarely more than inadequate in any form.

By 1959 the old school had become inadequate in size - for every 100 girls accepted, about 200 were turned away.

Both the laws and their enforcement are often inadequate in such cases.

The brakes would probably not seem inadequate in the world of 1914.

No one had criticized her over the past four days, or suggested she was inadequate in any way.

It was very inadequate at times, especially in winter if you were on point duty.

The system of inspection is still inadequate in many areas.

The Council's common position is totally inadequate in a number of areas.

We have been told that the law is inadequate in this new era of greater threat.

It's inadequate in terms of space and the power system.