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as in shortage
a falling short of an essential or desirable amount or number
the inadequacy of our servings was soon apparent, as hungry guests started clamoring for seconds
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as in inability
the lack of sufficient ability, power, or means
tried to blame others in order to hide the inadequacy of his leadership
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Recent Examples of inadequacy
The most common motives for lying at work are fear of upsetting someone, avoiding conflict, not wanting to reveal inadequacies, or serving personal career goals.
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Lieke Ten Brummelhuis, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
Populations at risk for vitamin C inadequacy include:12 People who smoke or are exposed to secondhand smoke
Individuals with limited food choices
People with certain chronic illnesses or medical conditions that decrease vitamin C absorption
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—Jonathan Purtell, Verywell Health, 19 Jan. 2025
Rather than discussing the inadequacies, dishonesty, and plain bad art of The Brutalist and Emilia Pérez, the trade press perpetuates the hubbub as a technological crisis.
—Armond White, National Review, 24 Jan. 2025
The psychological toll of burnout can also lead to feelings of inadequacy and a fear of being judged, further pushing individuals into isolation.
—Rachel Montanez, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
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Lieke Ten Brummelhuis, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
Populations at risk for vitamin C inadequacy include:12 People who smoke or are exposed to secondhand smoke
Individuals with limited food choices
People with certain chronic illnesses or medical conditions that decrease vitamin C absorption
7.
—Jonathan Purtell, Verywell Health, 19 Jan. 2025
Rather than discussing the inadequacies, dishonesty, and plain bad art of The Brutalist and Emilia Pérez, the trade press perpetuates the hubbub as a technological crisis.
—Armond White, National Review, 24 Jan. 2025
The psychological toll of burnout can also lead to feelings of inadequacy and a fear of being judged, further pushing individuals into isolation.
—Rachel Montanez, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inadequacy
Noun
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In 2021, as automakers tried to ramp up production that had been curtailed in the first year of the pandemic, a shortage of parts, most notably computer chips, cut into car production.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2025
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Labor costs, in particular, have ballooned amid staffing shortages and wage hikes, with much of the value siphoned off by contract labor firms.—
Richard Menger MD MPA,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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And, his inability to admit his mistakes and face the consequences.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
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His campaign went under the radar last season, due to the team’s poor record, a few bad outings, and an inability to finish healthy.—
Johnny Flores Jr.,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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Many opponents to the legislation have submitted testimony about a lack of public hearings and participation prior to the bills being introduced in the General Assembly.—
Noël Fletcher,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Even when the claims are ridiculous, or Rahma vehemently disagrees, the lack of time to dwell gives the videos a sense of both urgency and fun.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
26 Mar. 2025
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Early signs of magnesium deficiency include fatigue, appetite loss, nausea, vomiting, and weakness.—
Johna Burdeos,
Health,
2 Apr. 2025
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Korsakoff syndrome is a type of dementia that usually occurs as a late-stage effect of thiamine deficiency, especially if Wernicke encephalopathy is not treated.—
Brigid Dwyer,
Verywell Health,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Inadequacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inadequacy. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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