ALL meanings of inadequacy
in·ad·e·qua·cy
I i - noun inadequacy failing, shortcoming 1
- noun inadequacy insufficient amount 1
- noun plural inadequacy Also, inadequateness [in-ad-i-kwit-nis] /ɪnˈæd ɪ kwɪt nɪs/ (Show IPA). the state or condition of being inadequate; insufficiency. 1
- noun plural inadequacy something inadequate; defect: The plan has many inadequacies. 1
- noun inadequacy The state or quality of being inadequate; lack of the quantity or quality required. 1
- variable noun inadequacy The inadequacy of something is the fact that there is not enough of it, or that it is not good enough. 0
- uncountable noun inadequacy If someone has feelings of inadequacy, they feel that they do not have the qualities and abilities necessary to do something or to cope with life in general. 0
- noun inadequacy quality, state, or instance of being inadequate 0