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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Comparisons can creep in, amplifying feelings of sadness or inadequacy, while reminders of your own past, such as photos or posts with your ex, may resurface unexpectedly and hinder your recovery.
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Mark Travers, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Scholars have long pointed to the inadequacies of disability services.
—Catherine Tan, TIME, 20 Dec. 2024
Adjusting expectations about what the holidays should look like can reduce feelings of inadequacy.
—Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 20 Dec. 2024
Feelings of stress and inadequacy can affect relationships and lead to depression in males at birth with infertility.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 14 Dec. 2024
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Mark Travers, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Scholars have long pointed to the inadequacies of disability services.
—Catherine Tan, TIME, 20 Dec. 2024
Adjusting expectations about what the holidays should look like can reduce feelings of inadequacy.
—Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 20 Dec. 2024
Feelings of stress and inadequacy can affect relationships and lead to depression in males at birth with infertility.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Inadequacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inadequacy. Accessed 30 Dec. 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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