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Definitions for Inadequacy
[1] Also in·ad·e·quate·ness [in-ad -i-kwit-nis] /ɪnˈæd ɪ kwɪt nɪs/ . the state or condition of being inadequate; insufficiency.
[2] something inadequate; defect: The plan has many inadequacies.
Words related to Inadequacy
flaw, weakness, failing, imperfection, dearth, paucity, deficiency, insufficiency, incapacity, shortcoming, ineffectiveness, ineptitude, inefficiency, blemish, lack, scantiness, drawback, deficit, incompetency, inefficacy
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Origin of Inadequacy
First recorded in 1780–90; inadequ(ate) + -acy
Synonyms for Inadequacy
dearth, deficiency, failing, flaw, imperfection, incapacity, ineffectiveness, inefficiency, ineptitude, insufficiency, paucity, shortcoming, weakness, blemish, defalcation, defectiveness, deficit, drawback, faultiness, inadequateness, inaptness, incompetence, incompetency, incompleteness, ineffectualness, inefficacy, lack, meagerness, poverty, scantiness, unfitness, unsuitableness, skimpiness, underage