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inadequateness

noun

as in shortage
a falling short of an essential or desirable amount or number the inadequateness of our emergency food supplies should have been obvious

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  1. shortage
  2. lack
  3. deficiency
Noun
  • In addition, costs associated with the generation of electricity typically rise in the winter, when Connecticut and other New England states face shortages of natural gas used to fuel power plants.
    — John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The memo said assistant principals who are teaching classes exempted from the law — due to a shortage of space or licensed teachers — will also receive the extra pay.
    — Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of shortage
Noun
  • The ongoing conflict that has driven people from their homes in Iran as well as an internet shutdown and a lack of full cooperation from the two governments partially impeded the team's efforts to get information.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 18 Sep. 2026
  • A lot of the critiques up to this point have been about a lack of fluidity and flow to dancers — people look stiff, this isn’t surprising — but all of that is gone here.
    — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of lack
Noun
  • Shapiro says those with dealing with health issues such gallstones or bile duct obstruction, kidney stones, iron-deficiency anemia, and liver disease should consult their doctors.
    — Nadine El Chaer, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Miami could address that deficiency by elevating Mazi Smith, a former first-round pick, or Jordan Miller up from the practice squad.
    — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of deficiency
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“Inadequateness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inadequateness. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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