Inadequate
What is Inadequate?
The painful feeling of not being enough — not skilled, worthy, or capable enough to meet a given standard. It often arises from comparisons with others or internalized criticism. Feeling inadequate can become a barrier to taking risks or asking for help.
When you might feel inadequate
Inadequate is a specific form of insecure, which itself is a type of fear. You might experience this feeling in situations where fear is present, particularly when the circumstances align with the nuances that define inadequate.
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