单词	inadequacy
释义	inadequacy noun in·​ad·​e·​qua·​cy (ˌ)i-ˈna-di-kwə-sē  plural inadequacies 1 : the quality or state of being inadequate 2 : insufficiency, deficiency Synonyms crunch dearth deficiency deficit drought drouth failure famine inadequateness insufficiency lack lacuna paucity pinch poverty scantiness scarceness scarcity shortage undersupply want See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences the inadequacy of our servings was soon apparent, as hungry guests started clamoring for seconds tried to blame others in order to hide the inadequacy of his leadership Recent Examples on the Web Aviv started medication in her late 20s, as her writing career was getting under way, to assuage social anxiety and ambient feelings of inadequacy. Jordan Kisner, The Atlantic, 13 Sep. 2022 Hart here plays Sonny, a stay-at-home dad who micromanages his family in order to compensate for feelings of inadequacy as a man living off his more successful wife, Maya (Regina Hall). Noel Murray, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2022 Candid disclosures and frank openness with others can go a long way toward boosting your confidence and overcoming feelings of inadequacy. Svetlana Whitener, Forbes, 25 Aug. 2022 Sean Cahill, director of health policy research at The Fenway Institute, which is part of Fenway Health in Boston, said the declaration was important given the gravity of the crisis and the inadequacy of the federal response to date. Jessica Bartlett, BostonGlobe.com, 5 Aug. 2022 Honolulu incarcerated the wrong man for more than two years — a miscarriage of justice that shows the cruel inadequacy of America’s approach to mental health. New York Times, 31 July 2022 This is particularly true of a vexing problem that could wreak havoc during the 2024 presidential election: the inadequacy of the Electoral Count Act of 1887. Jimmy Carter, WSJ, 18 July 2022 The Highland Park attack has exposed what mass shooting experts say is the inadequacy of patchwork state and federal gun laws. Marisa Iati, Washington Post, 6 July 2022 Instead of forcing our feelings of inadequacy into exile — like the goat sent into the wilderness — those who scapegoat can embrace this awareness and grow from it. Katherine Kam, Washington Post, 19 July 2022 See More Word History First Known Use 1787, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Kids Definition inadequacy noun in·​ad·​e·​qua·​cy i-ˈna-di-kwə-sē  plural inadequacies : the condition of being not enough or not good enough Parents criticized the inadequacy of safety measures. Medical Definition inadequacy noun in·​ad·​e·​qua·​cy (ˈ)in-ˈad-i-kwə-sē  plural inadequacies : the quality or state of being inadequate inadequacy noun 1 as in shortage a falling short of an essential or desirable amount or number the inadequacy of our servings was soon apparent, as hungry guests started clamoring for seconds Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance shortage lack deficiency insufficiency scarcity deficit absence paucity inadequateness poverty scantiness drought failure undersupply famine dearth lacuna scarceness omission crunch pinch drouth meagerness necessity want poorness skimpiness privation need Antonyms & Near Antonyms adequacy sufficiency abundance amplitude opulence wealth plenty plenitude excess surplus overabundance oversupply copiousness bountifulness surfeit See More 2 as in inability the lack of sufficient ability, power, or means tried to blame others in order to hide the inadequacy of his leadership Synonyms & Similar Words inability powerlessness ineptitude incompetence impotence incompetency incapability incapacity insufficiency ineffectiveness inefficiency inefficacy inaptitude ineffectuality disqualification ineffectualness inefficaciousness Antonyms & Near Antonyms adequacy competence ability capacity competency capability potency efficiency talent effectiveness gift endowment aptitude genius flair knack suitability strength bent power fitness efficaciousness potency effectualness suitableness sinew puissance See More
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