Synonyms for

Inadequacy

Verb / ˌɪˈnædɪkwʌsi: / Another word for inadequacy — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

the state of lacking the quality or quantity required; insufficiency

Synonyms & similar words

sufficiency deficiency adequacy insufficiency inadequateness insufficiency lack shortcoming deficiency scarcity incompleteness inability inaptitude incompetence inadeptness insufficience inadequateness shortage failure weakness flaw fault imperfection defect void

Example sentences

  1. The inadequacy of the storm shelter made the family feel unsafe.
  2. The teacher was concerned about the inadequacy of the students' reading skills.
  3. The company's financial report highlighted the inadequacy of their profits.
  4. The doctor's diagnosis revealed the inadequacy of the patient's immune system.
  5. The athlete was frustrated by the inadequacy of her training equipment.

Quotes

  • The inadequacy of language to describe the glory of creation is more than made up for by the inadequacy of language to describe the enormity of human stupidity.
  • The inadequacy of traditional doctrine to deal with contemporary problems is no longer a possibility but a simple fact.
  • The inadequacy of our language, with its finite set of words, to fully describe the infinite subtleties of human experience necessitates poetry.

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