1. A lack of sufficient materials, funds, personnel, or other necessities required to accomplish a task or meet a need
The school struggled with inadequate resources to support all students.
A escola lutava com recursos insuficientes para apoiar todos os alunos.
2. Insufficient supplies or tools to complete a project or operation effectively
The disaster relief team faced inadequate resources in helping the affected communities.
A equipe de alívio de desastres enfrentou recursos insuficientes para ajudar as comunidades afetadas.