1. A document that does not meet required standards, specifications, or legal requirements for a particular purpose
The application was rejected due to an inadequate document submitted as proof of residence.
O pedido foi rejeitado devido a um documento inadequado apresentado como comprovante de residência.
2. A document that lacks essential information, proper formatting, or official approval needed for official transactions
The passport was considered inadequate because several pages were damaged.
O passaporte foi considerado inadequado porque várias páginas estavam danificadas.