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extremely inadequately
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "extremely inadequately" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to emphasize a high degree of inadequacy in a particular context or situation. Example: "The project was extremely inadequately planned, leading to numerous issues during execution."
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Similar Expressions
60 human-written examples
Among the extremely poor and inadequately insured AAs are 60% less likely than NHWAs to receive such care.
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This study's central original finding, the 3-way interaction is evidence of the multiplicative disadvantage experienced by extremely poor and inadequately insured AAs seeking colon cancer care.
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The multiplicative barrier to colon cancer care that results from being extremely poor and inadequately insured is worse for AAs than it is for NHWAs.
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The multiplicative disadvantage of extremely poor and inadequately insured AAs is depicted in another, perhaps more clinically telling way, in the table's right column.
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It seems probable that their lack of capital reserves operates to further potentiate the disadvantages already experienced by extremely poor and inadequately insured AAs as they try to purchase chemotherapeutic and other colon cancer care services.
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An ethnicity by poverty by health insurance interaction was hypothesized such that the multiplicative disadvantage of being extremely poor and inadequately insured is worse for AAs than for non-Hispanic white Americans (NHWA).
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However, among the multiply disadvantaged extremely poor and inadequately insured, the AA-NHWA chemotherapy RD (> 20%) could, we think, be fairly characterized as huge in terms of both its clinical and human significance.
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Ethnicity, poverty and health insurance status appear to interact in such a way that the multiplicative barriers to care of being extremely poor and inadequately insured are worse for AAs than they are for NHWAs.
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The airport security work force, once extremely low paid and inadequately trained by private contractors who ran the checkpoints until last year, now consists entirely of federal employees making a living wage -- $25,000 to $35,000 a year, with benefits.
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While one of every nine AA study participants (11.3%) suffered the multiplicative disadvantage of living in an extremely poor neighborhood and being inadequately insured, only one of every 36 NHWA participants was so disadvantaged (RR = 4.03, 95% CI 2.97, 5.48).
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Among those who lived in extremely poor neighborhoods and were inadequately insured by Medicaid or uninsured, AAs (14.6%) were nearly 60% less likely to receive chemotherapy than were NHWAs (25.5%, RR = 0.41).
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Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Use "extremely inadequately" sparingly to emphasize a particularly severe deficiency. Consider whether a more common alternative like "highly insufficient" or "very poorly" would be clearer for your audience.
Common error
Avoid using "extremely inadequately" in formal or academic writing where a more precise and less emphatic term might be more appropriate. Opt for stronger, more specific adjectives or adverbs to convey the intended meaning.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "extremely inadequately" functions as an adverbial modifier, intensifying the degree to which something is inadequate. According to Ludwig AI, the phrase is valid and usable, emphasizing a high degree of inadequacy.
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, while the phrase "extremely inadequately" is grammatically correct, its usage is quite rare. As Ludwig AI points out, it emphasizes a high degree of inadequacy but may sound awkward or overly emphatic in many contexts. Alternative phrases such as "highly insufficient" or "very poorly" might be more suitable and clearer for your audience. When considering its use, especially in formal or academic writing, opt for stronger, more specific terms to convey your intended meaning effectively. Because there are no examples the linguistic analysis does not found the category.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
highly insufficient
Emphasizes a high degree of insufficiency, similar to "extremely inadequately" but uses different vocabulary.
very poorly
Focuses on the poor quality or manner of something, indicating a significant lack of adequacy.
grossly deficient
Highlights a substantial and unacceptable lack or shortage.
severely lacking
Indicates a significant absence or deficiency in something.
woefully insufficient
Emphasizes the inadequacy to a distressing or regrettable degree.
terribly inadequate
Stresses the severe degree of inadequacy.
pathetically deficient
Highlights the inadequacy in a way that evokes pity or contempt.
utterly wanting
Indicates a complete absence or lack of something necessary.
remarkably unfit
Emphasizes the notable lack of suitability or qualification.
unacceptably poor
Indicates that the quality is so low that it is not tolerable.
FAQs
How can I use "extremely inadequately" in a sentence?
While the phrase "extremely inadequately" is grammatically sound, its usage is rare. You might say, "The project was "extremely inadequately" planned, leading to its failure."
What are some alternatives to "extremely inadequately"?
You can use alternatives like "highly insufficient", "very poorly", or "grossly deficient" depending on the context.
Is it better to say "extremely inadequately" or "very inadequately"?
Both phrases are grammatically correct, but "very inadequately" might sound more natural and is more commonly used. "Extremely inadequately" adds a stronger emphasis but can sound somewhat awkward.
When is it appropriate to use "extremely inadequately" over other similar phrases?
Use "extremely inadequately" when you want to emphasize a particularly severe lack of adequacy. However, consider the context and audience, as other phrases might be clearer and more widely accepted. For example, in professional communication stick to synonyms such as highly insufficient.
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
60%
Authority and reliability
3.5/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested