inadequacy

[ in-ad-i-kwuh-see ]

noun

, plural in·ad·e·qua·cies

1. Also in·ad·e·quate·ness [] the state or condition of being inadequate; insufficiency.
2. something inadequate; defect:

   The plan has many inadequacies.

Word History and Origins

Origin of inadequacy¹

First recorded in 1780–90; inadequ(ate) + -acy

Example Sentences

But the ambitious and ruthless architect, Halvard Solness, grapples with feelings of inadequacy and fear of being overtaken by younger talent.

From BBC

"The inadequacy of this timescale is heightened by the unprecedented number of new MPs," they said.

From BBC

“This has exposed problems like inadequacies in the competition format and the lack of rigour in supervision. We sincerely apologise,” organisers said in a statement.

From BBC

Sarah Moore, a solicitor with the law firm Leigh Day, says the families she represents have been driven to sue AstraZeneca because of the inadequacies of the VDPS.

From BBC

It wasn’t; it was a hoary old chestnut that had already proved its inadequacy.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• dearth
• deficiency
• failing
• flaw
• imperfection
• incapacity
• ineffectiveness
• inefficiency
• ineptitude
• insufficiency
• paucity
• shortcoming
• weakness