inadequacy
noun
in·ad·e·qua·cy
(ˌ)i-ˈna-di-kwə-sē 
plural inadequacies
1
: the quality or state of being inadequate
2
Synonyms
Examples of inadequacy in a Sentence
the inadequacy of our servings was soon apparent, as hungry guests started clamoring for seconds
tried to blame others in order to hide the inadequacy of his leadership
Recent Examples on the Web
In addition to buffer zone inadequacy, O’Neill pointed to vent screening as a common failure point, as well as the need for homes with wood siding to be retrofitted.
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Jamie Gold, Forbes, 4 Sep. 2024
The documentary’s entire premise is based on the inadequacy of how film schools address the topic, yet it’s inspired by the book by Donald Bogle, whose Toms, Coons, Mulattoes, Mammies and Bucks has been indispensable in cultural studies classes for 50 years.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Aug. 2024
While freelancing and job hunting in a very difficult market, I was tempted to slip back into feelings of inadequacy.
—Helen Zhao, Contributor, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2024
Addressing the inadequacies of American medicine must move past saying health care is broken — that’s obvious to anyone who has interacted with the system and no additional arguments, even if well researched and presented, will likely result in meaningful changes.
—David Weill, STAT, 9 Aug. 2024
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Jamie Gold, Forbes, 4 Sep. 2024
The documentary’s entire premise is based on the inadequacy of how film schools address the topic, yet it’s inspired by the book by Donald Bogle, whose Toms, Coons, Mulattoes, Mammies and Bucks has been indispensable in cultural studies classes for 50 years.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Aug. 2024
While freelancing and job hunting in a very difficult market, I was tempted to slip back into feelings of inadequacy.
—Helen Zhao, Contributor, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2024
Addressing the inadequacies of American medicine must move past saying health care is broken — that’s obvious to anyone who has interacted with the system and no additional arguments, even if well researched and presented, will likely result in meaningful changes.
—David Weill, STAT, 9 Aug. 2024
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“Inadequacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inadequacy. Accessed 14 Sep. 2024.
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inadequacy
noun
in·ad·e·qua·cy
(ˈ)in-ˈad-i-kwə-sē
plural inadequacies
1
: the quality or state of being inadequate
2
a
: an inadequate amount
b
: a failure to meet expectations
feelings of inadequacy
aware of my own inadequacies
Medical Definition
inadequacy
noun
in·ad·e·qua·cy
(ˈ)in-ˈad-i-kwə-sē
plural inadequacies
: the quality or state of being inadequate
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