incompleteness

noun

Definition of incompletenessnext
as in deficiency

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incompleteness
  1. deficiency
  2. inadequacy
  3. imperfection
  4. shortcoming
  5. lack
  6. insufficiency
  7. deficit
  8. shortfall
Noun
  • Finally, it should also be noted that alcohol consumption can also contribute to magnesium deficiency.
    Ana Morales, Vogue, 5 Dec. 2024
  • Where is Sura Ali now? Praised for her quiet confidence, Sura Ali brought her A-game to every challenge on Rhythm + Flow — despite also battling health issues from a vitamin B12 deficiency.
    Emily Blackwood, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of deficiency
Noun
  • 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
  • That doesn’t have a super-duper-star quarterback like Caleb Williams to hide many of those inadequacies.
    Mirjam Swanson, Orange County Register, 12 Oct. 2024
Definition of inadequacy
Noun
  • This medium-to-full coverage foundation creates a radiant, luminous finish while minimizing oil and blurring imperfections.
    Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 26 Nov. 2024
  • How to Use: Perfect a mere-minutes makeup routine by covering imperfections with The Minimalist, then wake up the complexion with the Flush Balm and a touch of Day Glow.
    Jenny Berg, Vogue, 24 Nov. 2024
Definition of imperfection
Noun
  • Meanwhile, the Knicks are left to regroup, knowing that the growing pains of integrating major offseason additions are part of the process — but also recognizing the urgency to address their shortcomings.
    Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 12 Dec. 2024
  • My concern is that few politicians recognize the creeping financial and credibility risks with this impasse, and neither is there much recognition of the need to update the constitution and political process given the shortcomings that this debacle has highlighted.
    Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of shortcoming
Noun
  • There is a lack of medical supplies, including prosthetics, wheelchairs and essential medications to treat people with injuries that have left them disabled, the press release said.
    Diaa Ostaz, ABC News, 14 Dec. 2024
  • Windows 11 is still an appalling tablet OS with a crippling lack of touch-friendly apps, and the stylus has an irritating input lag that makes scribbling on screen unsatisfactory.
    Barry Collins, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of lack
Noun
  • These snug garments were once used primarily in medical contexts to improve circulation, especially in people with damage to their leg veins (say, due to a condition called chronic venous insufficiency).
    Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Renal insufficiency refers to a state in which the kidneys are not functioning at their full capacity.
    Robert Burakoff, Verywell Health, 17 Oct. 2024
Definition of insufficiency
Noun
  • One strength of total talent management is using various talent types to fill skill deficits in a more efficient manner.
    Virginia Poly, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
  • UConn chipped away at what was once a 13-point deficit but never took the lead thanks to Hidalgo’s heroics.
    Sabreena Merchant, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of deficit
Noun
  • Link your checking account and savings account so any shortfall is covered by your own money.
    Susan Tompor, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Between the lines: State auditors pin the blame for the massive budget shortfall on past administrators, including former TSU president Glenda Glover.
    Adam Tamburin, Axios, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of shortfall
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