inadequacy (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈædɪkwəsi/

Definition

The state of not being good enough or not having enough of something.

Examples

• He felt a deep sense of inadequacy when comparing his work to his colleagues'.

• The report highlighted the inadequacy of the current safety measures.

• Her inadequacy in math made it difficult to pursue her dream of becoming an engineer.

Synonyms of inadequacy

Words with a similar meaning to inadequacy:

• shortcoming
• insufficiency
• deficiency
• incompleteness

Antonyms of inadequacy

Words with the opposite meaning to inadequacy:

• adequacy
• sufficiency

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