1. Care or attention that is insufficient, substandard, or fails to meet necessary requirements or standards
The patient received inadequate care at the facility, which led to complications.
O paciente recebeu cuidado inadequado na instituição, o que levou a complicações.
2. Failure to provide proper maintenance, support, or oversight
The children suffered from inadequate care during their parents' absence.
As crianças sofreram com o cuidado inadequado durante a ausência dos pais.