ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Inadequacy

Definition & Meaning

Pronunciation /ɪˈnædɪkwəsi/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Inadequacy is a noun meaning The state of being inadequate.

Meaning

The state of being inadequate.

More Meanings

  1. A shortage of required material.
  2. A lack of competence or ability.

Word Forms

Synonyms for inadequacy

Depending on context, synonyms include deficiency, insufficiency, incompetence, inability, incapability.

Antonyms for inadequacy

Common opposites include adequacy, plenty, sufficiency, adequateness.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include deficiency, insufficiency, shortcoming, deficient, inadequate, insufficient.

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