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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
To overlook the glaring inadequacy of this nominee would be dereliction of duty.
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Arthur House, Hartford Courant, 22 Nov. 2024
This can help prevent or at least soften feelings of inadequacy that might otherwise arise.
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—Scott Mautz, Contributor, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024
The blown saves and Monty’s general inadequacy have been disheartening to say the least.
—Doug Haller, The Athletic, 31 July 2024
The key to developing grit is learning to see failure not as a sign of inadequacy but as a valuable learning experience.
—Marian Evans, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Arthur House, Hartford Courant, 22 Nov. 2024
This can help prevent or at least soften feelings of inadequacy that might otherwise arise.
4.
—Scott Mautz, Contributor, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024
The blown saves and Monty’s general inadequacy have been disheartening to say the least.
—Doug Haller, The Athletic, 31 July 2024
The key to developing grit is learning to see failure not as a sign of inadequacy but as a valuable learning experience.
—Marian Evans, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inadequacy
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At the end of the day that means more shortages and more outages, and that can contribute to cancellations.Ayesha Ali, ABC News, 20 Dec. 2024
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There is a shortage of cheery Tennessee high school football news this week.Tyler Palmateer, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Alice bristled, saying that this would be too inconvenient, given her inability to drive.Rachel Aviv, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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Businesses have faced relentless scrutiny over their inability to translate social and environmental commitments into tangible outcomes.Paul Klein, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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How much longer will a lack of spending and a corresponding lack of playoff success continue?Joshua Kloke, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
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For many, this has translated to a lack of use of AI, with 45% of companies saying that their data is not yet ready to support AI.Kimberly A. Whitler, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
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Iron deficiency is also often an indication of another underlying health problem.Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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Not getting enough B vitamins can lead to deficiencies, including anemia due to a lack of vitamin B6 or B12.Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Inadequacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inadequacy. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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