1
as in shortage
a falling short of an essential or desirable amount or number
the inadequacy of our servings was soon apparent, as hungry guests started clamoring for seconds
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as in inability
the lack of sufficient ability, power, or means
tried to blame others in order to hide the inadequacy of his leadership
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Recent Examples of inadequacy
Any inadequacies found would then be addressed with additional training and regular tests to measure skills and compliance with the department’s treatment protocols.
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Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2025
Feelings of inadequacy may result in avoiding people or conflicts.
—Bill English, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
The problem is often misinterpreted by others and even by overachievers themselves as laziness or failure, which only deepens feelings of inadequacy.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
His coping mechanism of deflecting shame through humor works only when used to pave over his many inadequacies.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 2 May 2025
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Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2025
Feelings of inadequacy may result in avoiding people or conflicts.
—Bill English, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
The problem is often misinterpreted by others and even by overachievers themselves as laziness or failure, which only deepens feelings of inadequacy.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
His coping mechanism of deflecting shame through humor works only when used to pave over his many inadequacies.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inadequacy
Noun
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Spain, to cite but one example, has a housing shortage and is currently considering levying a 100% tax on foreign buyers of real estate.—
William P. Barrett,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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California already faces some of the highest housing costs in the country and a shortage of construction workers.—
Umair Irfan,
Wired News,
19 July 2025
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Parkinson’s patients typically notice a physical slowing and inability to move their body.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
25 July 2025
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His inability to defend and his swing and miss rate are just so hard to overcome.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
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Both actors, who have been previously married to other celebrities, have indicated a lack of interest in dating.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
24 July 2025
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Whether due to inadequate service, lack of knowledge and experience, or scheduling conflicts, transitioning to a planner who aligns better with your needs can provide the personalized and sophisticated support necessary for achieving your financial goals.—
Cicely Jones,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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This 2020 essay provides a deep dive into literacy deficiencies, fear, psychological reasoning, disproportionate weighting of information on the Internet, and other factors that perpetuate them.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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Not only are the two parties unpopular in polling terms, but their struggle for power seems defined more by their deficiencies and limitations than by the breadth of their appeal.—
Craig Gilbert,
jsonline.com,
18 July 2025
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“Inadequacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inadequacy. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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