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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
Ask for Help Struggling as a mom can be shame-inducing and produce feelings of inadequacy.
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Jazmine Denise Thompson, Essence, 22 Jan. 2025
In his post, the OP recounted how growing up alongside his high-achieving sibling had led to feelings of inadequacy.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
However, there are unintended consequences of that path that will surely expose some of the inadequacies of the current international signing system.
—Tony Blengino, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
Persistently monitoring employees suggests a deficit of confidence and independence in their roles, conveying that the employees’ performance is subpar and cultivating a sense of inadequacy.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Jazmine Denise Thompson, Essence, 22 Jan. 2025
In his post, the OP recounted how growing up alongside his high-achieving sibling had led to feelings of inadequacy.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
However, there are unintended consequences of that path that will surely expose some of the inadequacies of the current international signing system.
—Tony Blengino, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
Persistently monitoring employees suggests a deficit of confidence and independence in their roles, conveying that the employees’ performance is subpar and cultivating a sense of inadequacy.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inadequacy
Noun
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This makes access easier to those who had relied on compounding pharmacies like Hims & Hers while there was a shortage of the drug.—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
25 Feb. 2025
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There's a regional shortage of crossing guards, leading to school safety concerns, but D.C. officials say there's another obstacle: mandatory drug tests, which 43% of applicants fail.—
Anna Spiegel,
Axios,
25 Feb. 2025
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The Panthers understood that liberation and empowerment could only come through communal love focused on helping one’s neighbors and building up one’s community, even though their inability to live up to their ideals ultimately limited some of the group’s potential.—
Mickell Carter / Made by History,
TIME,
19 Feb. 2025
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But they have been slowed by the COVID pandemic, cost increases due to inflation, permitting delays and other problems, including the inability of local water agencies sponsoring them to come up with all of the matching funds.—
Paul Rogers,
The Mercury News,
19 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Rubin: There was a surprising lack of campiness to this whole thing.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
2 Mar. 2025
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That was quite the head scratcher given the extended absences of Lynch and Flair as well as the general lack of top women’s singles stars on both Raw and SmackDown.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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Nutrient deficiencies: Not getting enough iron, zinc, biotin, and protein can negatively affect your hair.—
Kelly Burch Published,
Verywell Health,
25 Feb. 2025
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The former results from insulin deficiency, while the latter is caused by insulin resistance.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
22 Feb. 2025
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“Inadequacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inadequacy. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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