inadequacy
noun
in·ad·e·qua·cy
(ˌ)i-ˈna-di-kwə-sē 
plural inadequacies
1
: the quality or state of being inadequate
2
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Examples of inadequacy in a Sentence
the inadequacy of our servings was soon apparent, as hungry guests started clamoring for seconds
tried to blame others in order to hide the inadequacy of his leadership
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Trump increasingly has made his criticisms of Harris about her fundamental capacity and competence, suggesting an innate inadequacy that distinguished her from Biden.
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Josh Boak, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2024
The data shows autoroute and battery inadequacies on more than 30 other EVs.
—Neil Winton, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024
Benefits of Supplements for Energy The benefits of energy supplements are those that correct nutrient inadequacies or deficiencies.
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While Thanksgiving and Christmas may bring holiday cheer for some, many of my clients find these celebrations emotionally charged and exhausting, often exacerbating feelings of loneliness and inadequacy.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 1 Oct. 2024
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Josh Boak, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2024
The data shows autoroute and battery inadequacies on more than 30 other EVs.
—Neil Winton, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024
Benefits of Supplements for Energy The benefits of energy supplements are those that correct nutrient inadequacies or deficiencies.
—Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Verywell Health, 13 Sep. 2024
While Thanksgiving and Christmas may bring holiday cheer for some, many of my clients find these celebrations emotionally charged and exhausting, often exacerbating feelings of loneliness and inadequacy.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 1 Oct. 2024
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“Inadequacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inadequacy. Accessed 18 Nov. 2024.
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inadequacy
noun
in·ad·e·qua·cy
(ˈ)in-ˈad-i-kwə-sē
plural inadequacies
1
: the quality or state of being inadequate
2
a
: an inadequate amount
b
: a failure to meet expectations
feelings of inadequacy
aware of my own inadequacies
Medical Definition
inadequacy
noun
in·ad·e·qua·cy
(ˈ)in-ˈad-i-kwə-sē
plural inadequacies
: the quality or state of being inadequate
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