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unequal to

[/ˌʌnˈiːkwəl tuː/]
adjective phrase
inadequado para; incapaz de
1. not having the ability, strength, or resources to accomplish or handle something; lacking sufficient capacity for a task
He felt unequal to the challenge of managing such a large company.
Ele se sentiu inadequado para o desafio de gerenciar uma empresa tão grande.
2. not possessing the same level of skill, knowledge, or competence required for something
She was unequal to the demands of the position.
Ela era inadequada para as exigências do cargo.
Synonyms
unfit forincapable ofincompetent atunable toinadequate for
Antonyms
equal tocapable offit forsuited tocompetent at

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
inadequado para; incapaz de
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
incapaz de; insuficiente para
Slightly more formal preference for 'insuficiente para'

Related Idioms & Phrases

not up to the task
out of one's depth
over one's head
not cut out for
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