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
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as in inability
the lack of sufficient ability, power, or means
tried to blame others in order to hide the inadequacy of his leadership
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Recent Examples of inadequacy
The psychological toll of burnout can also lead to feelings of inadequacy and a fear of being judged, further pushing individuals into isolation.
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Rachel Montanez, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
Ask for Help Struggling as a mom can be shame-inducing and produce feelings of inadequacy.
—Jazmine Denise Thompson, Essence, 22 Jan. 2025
In his post, the OP recounted how growing up alongside his high-achieving sibling had led to feelings of inadequacy.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
However, there are unintended consequences of that path that will surely expose some of the inadequacies of the current international signing system.
—Tony Blengino, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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Rachel Montanez, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
Ask for Help Struggling as a mom can be shame-inducing and produce feelings of inadequacy.
—Jazmine Denise Thompson, Essence, 22 Jan. 2025
In his post, the OP recounted how growing up alongside his high-achieving sibling had led to feelings of inadequacy.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
However, there are unintended consequences of that path that will surely expose some of the inadequacies of the current international signing system.
—Tony Blengino, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inadequacy
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In 2024, China experienced a complex situation with AI chips: overcapacity in some areas, while simultaneously facing shortages in high-quality compute needed for advanced AI development.—
Craig S. Smith,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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Some states are reviving older methods of capital punishment due to drug shortages, even as other states reconsider them entirely.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
8 Mar. 2025
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But the Leafs’ inability to dominate games goes back further.—
Joshua Kloke,
The Athletic,
16 Mar. 2025
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That meant a cocktail of damaging offensive droughts, an inability to control ball-handlers off the dribble, an inability to stop sustained runs, too many offensive rebounds and put-backs by the opponent, mindless turnovers and second half collapses.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
16 Mar. 2025
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There are also fears that the lack of restrictions of cuts to discretionary spending means the stopgap bill could allow the Trump administration to cut administrative expenses at the agencies responsible for Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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Zoom in: The lack of integration was most clearly seen during a blind taste test in 2023, when food service leaders from both companies tried pizza from Maverik and Kum & Go to determine which one should be used in stores moving forward.—
Linh Ta,
Axios,
14 Mar. 2025
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Iodine deficiency can be serious, but is eminently treatable.—
Ellen Cushing,
The Atlantic,
8 Mar. 2025
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However, maintaining adequate levels of B vitamins and magnesium may prevent the development of neuropathy due to nutrient deficiencies.—
Amy Brownstein, MS, RDN,
Verywell Health,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Inadequacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inadequacy. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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