inadequateness

noun

Definition of inadequatenessnext
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
  • The history makes clear that looming mineral shortages ought not be a cause for concern.
    Duncan Money / Made by History, TIME, 8 Jan. 2025
  • The deluge of immigration that followed has strained Canada’s welfare state and exacerbated the housing shortage.
    The Editors, National Review, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of shortage
Noun
  • Earlier this season, Kody and Robyn got into an intense argument about Kody's lack of presence in his kids' lives.
    Hannah Sacks, People.com, 13 Jan. 2025
  • The Change Healthcare attack was blamed, in part, on the lack of such a control.
    Tina Reed, Axios, 13 Jan. 2025
Definition of lack
Noun
  • Nutritional Deficiencies: Rapid or excessive weight loss can lead to deficiencies in vitamins and minerals critical for bone health, which is a concern for postmenopausal women.
    Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Address any nutrient deficiencies by applying a slow-release fertilizer according to soil test results.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2025
Definition of deficiency
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