incompleteness

noun

Definition of incompletenessnext
as in deficiency

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incompleteness
  1. deficiency
  2. inadequacy
  3. imperfection
  4. shortcoming
  5. lack
  6. insufficiency
  7. deficit
  8. shortfall
Noun
  • They can be triggered by an array of factors, including hormonal fluctuations, bright lights, loud noises, gluten, dairy, chocolate and magnesium deficiency.
    Emily Burns, WWD, 26 Nov. 2024
  • Relying too heavily on supplements rather than getting nutrients from whole foods can also lead to nutrient deficiencies and/or imbalances.
    Alyssa Hui-Anderson, Verywell Health, 25 Nov. 2024
Definition of deficiency
Noun
  • Ingold makes homecoming to Green Bay’s Lambeau Field on Thanksgiving; QB Huntley activated Third-down inadequacy The Dolphins were 1 of 6 on third downs in the first half.
    Steve Svekis, Sun Sentinel, 29 Nov. 2024
  • Maybe when that mortar comes to live in my kitchen cupboard, my longing will outweigh my fear of inadequacy and will propel me to practice.
    Kristina Kasparian, Longreads, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of inadequacy
Noun
  • Forehead wrinkles, crow’s feet, and fine lines don’t stand a chance. Find it on Amazon This Loose Powder Locks in Your Look Every TikTok influencer raves about this loose powder that not only keeps your makeup in place, but blurs your imperfections too.
    Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
  • These particular cherries are part of the New Zealand Cherry Corporation’s Cherry Rescue Project, which preserves cherries for projects like Sidekick that otherwise would have been tossed because grocers don’t want produce with superficial imperfections, despite tasting no different.
    Andrew Watman, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Definition of imperfection
Noun
  • Edwards touched on a number of shortcomings before seemingly hitting the nail on the head.
    Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 28 Nov. 2024
  • Lafayette did not lecture the public on America’s moral shortcomings, but instead subverted social rules and openly welcomed those who were excluded, especially women and Black Americans.
    Elizabeth M. Reese / Made by History, TIME, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of shortcoming
Noun
  • The company identified material weaknesses in its internal controls over financial reporting due to a lack of qualified accounting personnel and insufficient segregation of duties.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 20 Nov. 2024
  • Earlier this month Qatar said it could no longer be involved in mediation efforts due to a lack of willingness by both Hamas and Israel to engage in good faith attempts to end the deadly conflict.
    Caitlin McFall, Fox News, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of lack
Noun
  • These snug garments were once used primarily in medical contexts to improve circulation, especially in people with damage to their leg veins (say, due to a condition called chronic venous insufficiency).
    Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Renal insufficiency refers to a state in which the kidneys are not functioning at their full capacity.
    Robert Burakoff, Verywell Health, 17 Oct. 2024
Definition of insufficiency
Noun
  • The policies emerging will revive long-running debates about America’s priorities, its gaping income inequities and the proper size and scope of its government, especially in the face of mounting federal deficits now approaching $2 trillion a year.
    Lisa Mascaro, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2024
  • During the next 1 minute and 47 seconds over a span of 10 offensive snaps, Williams somehow turned the Bears’ 27-16 deficit into an overtime opportunity.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 30 Nov. 2024
Definition of deficit
Noun
  • The idea is to plug the ensuing tax revenue shortfall by eliminating tax incentives, including, among others, credits for the restoration of historic structures.
    Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 22 Nov. 2024
  • With a federal budget shortfall of over $2 trillion and a national debt over $36 trillion, why not now?
    Mike Patton, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of shortfall
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incompleteness

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