Feeling "Inadequate" - Flashcard Set (w/o images)
Mediocre
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: not very good
The dinner was delicious, but the dessert was mediocre.
The carpenter did a mediocre job.
A mediocre wine
The critics dismissed him as a mediocre actor.
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Unworthy
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: not good enough to deserve something or someone : not worthy
I am unworthy.
She thought he was unworthy of his promotion.
He is unworthy of her.
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Incompetent
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: lacking necessary ability or skills
An incompetent worker/doctor
He is too incompetent to be trusted with such an important responsibility.
The patient is mentally incompetent.
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Spineless
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: lacking courage or strength
A spineless coward
Spineless displays of cowardice
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Insecure
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: not confident about yourself or your ability to do things well : nervous and uncomfortable
I feel shy and insecure around strangers.
She used to be insecure about her height.
He felt insecure about the idea of becoming a father.
Many young people are insecure about the future. [=they believe that bad things might happen in the future]
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Meek
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: having or showing a quiet and gentle nature : not wanting to fight or argue with other people
A meek child dominated by his brothers
A meek reply
She may seem meek and mild but it is all an act.
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Insufficient
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: not having or providing enough of what is needed : not sufficient
The case was thrown out because of insufficient evidence.
There was insufficient evidence to prove their case.
His income was insufficient for the family’s needs.
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Powerless
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: having no power : unable to do something or to stop something
powerless victims
She felt powerless [=helpless] lying in the hospital bed.
He felt powerless against the rumors that people were spreading about him.
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Helpless
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: not protected : not able to defend yourself
A helpless little baby
The civilians were helpless against their attackers.
: unable to do something to make a situation, task, etc., better or easier
Firefighters were helpless against the blaze.
I feel helpless. Isn’t there anything I can do?
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Inferior
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: of little or less importance or value
They were considered a socially inferior group.
He always felt inferior around his brother.
He always felt inferior to his brother.
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Incapable
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: not able to do something : not capable
An incapable assistant
He seemed incapable of understanding the seriousness of the situation.
Some birds are physically incapable of flight.
She’s completely incapable of telling a lie.
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Useless
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: not at all useful : not doing or able to do what is needed
A dull, useless knife
The tent is useless in wet conditions.
: not producing or able to produce the effect you want
I made a useless attempt at fixing the leak.
It’s useless trying to change her mind. = It’s useless to try to change her mind.
Drugs are useless in treating the condition.
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Inept
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: lacking skill or ability
An inept mechanic
He was completely inept at sports.
A socially inept teenager [=a teenager who is shy or awkward around other people]
: showing a lack of skill or ability : not done well
Inept planning
He made an inept attempt to apologize.
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Weak
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: not having enough skill or ability
Many of the students are weak in math and science.
The team is weak on defense.
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Pathetic
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: very bad, poor, weak, etc.
The team was pretty bad last year, but this year they’re downright pathetic.
The story he told was a pathetic attempt to cover up a lie.
A pathetic excuse
His car is a pathetic piece of junk.
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