insufficiences

noun

Definition of insufficiencesnext
plural of insufficience
as in deficiencies

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  1. deficiencies
  2. shortcomings
  3. inadequacies
  4. shortfalls
  5. deficits
  6. imperfections
Noun
  • Some supplements might also help by addressing specific deficiencies or imbalances in your body.
    Sarah Jividen, Health, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Pharmaceutical companies use plasma to treat conditions such as immune deficiencies and bleeding disorders.
    Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of deficiencies
Noun
  • 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
  • Now that Webb has eliminated significant biases in Hubble’s measurements, the research team suggests that the Hubble Tension could arise from unidentified factors or shortcomings in our current understanding of physics.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of shortcomings
Noun
  • Their inadequacies became clear with COVID-19.
    Daniel Immerwahr, The New Yorker, 25 Nov. 2024
  • The data shows autoroute and battery inadequacies on more than 30 other EVs.
    Neil Winton, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024
Definition of inadequacies
Noun
  • This process has the potential to reduce emissions, save energy and lower costs compared with other options and addresses the many shortfalls of other advanced recycling approaches.
    Scott Purnell, Baltimore Sun, 9 Dec. 2024
  • With 2025 budget deliberations approaching, officials were projecting massive shortfalls, and Macron’s ability to buy his way out of a tight spot was clearly constrained.
    Lauren Collins, The New Yorker, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of shortfalls
Noun
  • Remember, three times in the last four years, Kansas City overcame 10-point deficits to win the Super Bowl.
    Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Were Republicans discussing slashing entitlement benefits, the main drivers of deficits?
    Catie Edmondson, New York Times, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of deficits
Noun
  • Radical self-authenticity means shedding the mask of perfection and allowing your true self to be seen, imperfections and all.
    Dax Grant, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Inevitable imperfections The above is no disrespect to SMU, which unquestionably has had a fantastic initial season in the ACC, or Boise State, which has long been a non-power conference machine that often has shown it not only can play with big boys, but beat them as well.
    Tom Layberger, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of imperfections
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