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   In·ad·e·qua·cy

   /inˈadəkwəsē/

   

   noun

   • 1. the state or quality of being inadequate; lack of the quantity or quality required: "the inadequacy of available resources" Similar insufficiencydeficiencyscantnessscarcityscarcenesssparsenessdearthpaucitypovertyshortagewantlackundersupplypaltrinessmeagernessniggardlinesssketchinessincompletenesslimitednessrestrictednessrare:exiguityexiguousnessincompetenceincapabilityunfitnessineffectivenessineffectualityinefficiencyinefficacyinexpertnesslack of skilllack of proficiencyineptnessuselessnesshopelessnessimpotencepowerlessnessamateurishnessinferiorityunsatisfactorinesssubstandardnessshortcomingdefectfaultfailingweaknessweak pointlimitationflawimperfectionAchilles heelloopholeOpposite abundancesurpluscompetencestrong point
   • ▪ inability to deal with a situation or with life: "her feelings of personal inadequacy"

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   The meaning of INADEQUACY is the quality or state of being inadequate. How to use inadequacy in a sentence.

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   Inadequacy definition: the state or condition of being inadequate; insufficiency.. See examples of INADEQUACY used in a sentence.

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   INADEQUACY definition: 1. the fact that something is not good enough or is too small in amount: 2. a lack of confidence…. Learn more.

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   INADEQUACY meaning: 1. the fact that something is not good enough or is too small in amount: 2. a lack of confidence…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of INADEQUATE is not adequate : not enough or good enough : insufficient; also : not capable. How to use inadequate in a sentence.

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   An inadequacy is something that is not enough. If you get a bad grade, it may reveal an inadequacy in your approach to studying.

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   INADEQUATE meaning: 1. not good enough or too low in quality: 2. too small in amount: 3. not confident enough to deal…. Learn more.

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   Definition of inadequacy noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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    Jun 1, 2024 · If someone has feelings of inadequacy, they feel that they do not have the qualities and abilities necessary to do something or to cope with life in general. The feeling of inadequacy was overpowering.

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    Inadequate definition: not good enough for the purpose; inept or unsuitable. See examples of INADEQUATE used in a sentence.