INEFFICACIES Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

inefficacies

noun

plural of inefficacy

as in ineffectualities

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Noun

Insufficient sunlight, inconsistent watering, and nutrient deficiencies are common causes of droopy, leggy spiller plants.

— Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 22 July 2026
Medical professionals emphasize that while hormone therapy can be beneficial for men with legitimate medical deficiencies, using testosterone as a shortcut for muscle growth bypasses essential metabolic and biological safeguards.

— Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026

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The Canadian catastrophe highlighted the inadequacies of the current system of supply and the lack of American credit.

— Sarah M.S. Pearsall, The Conversation, 2 July 2026
Connecting the Orioles’ fielding inadequacies in the majors directly to their lack of attention to defense in the minors would be a stretch; Rutschman, Henderson and Cowser all came up through their system.

— Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 18 June 2026

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