inadequadamente

Inadequadamente is a Portuguese adverb meaning “inadequately” or “improperly.” It is used to describe actions, results, or conditions that fail to meet a standard, expectation, or requirement. The term often appears in formal, technical, or evaluative contexts.

Etymology and formation: inadequadamente is formed from the adjective inadequado (inadequate) plus the adverbial suffix -mente, a common mechanism in Portuguese for turning adjectives into adverbs. The prefix in- signals negation, attaching to adequado to produce the sense of not being adequate. The word thus conveys a lack of sufficiency, fit, or adequacy in the described action or outcome.

Usage and nuance: inadequadamente tends to carry a fairly formal or precise tone. It is commonly found in academic writing, legal language, reports, and formal critiques. In everyday speech, speakers may opt for formulations such as de forma inadequada or de modo inadequado, or simply use inadequado in other grammatical categories (e.g., inadequado as an adjective).

Examples: O relatório foi preparado inadequadamente, com dados inconsistentes. A construção foi realizada inadequadamente, o que compromete a segurança. Em muitos contextos, pode-se substituir por expressões equivalentes como de forma inadequada ou de modo inadequado, dependendo do registro desejado.

See also: inadequado (adjetivo), adequadamente (oposto). De maneira inadequada is another common phrasing for expressing the same idea in a slightly more formal or literate style.