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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
While Thanksgiving and Christmas may bring holiday cheer for some, many of my clients find these celebrations emotionally charged and exhausting, often exacerbating feelings of loneliness and inadequacy.
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Dominique Fluker, Essence, 1 Oct. 2024
In the current war in Gaza, the inadequacy of the existing security framework has become clear.
—Assaf Orion, Foreign Affairs, 12 Sep. 2024
The broad and ambiguous definition of high-risk research, the overreach in funding decisions, and the inadequacies in the board’s composition all point to a need for a more thoughtful and effective approach.
—David Gillum, Rebecca Moritz, STAT, 19 July 2024
Imposter syndrome, marked by self-doubt and feelings of inadequacy, is a common challenge among women in finance.
—Anushree Jain, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024
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Dominique Fluker, Essence, 1 Oct. 2024
In the current war in Gaza, the inadequacy of the existing security framework has become clear.
—Assaf Orion, Foreign Affairs, 12 Sep. 2024
The broad and ambiguous definition of high-risk research, the overreach in funding decisions, and the inadequacies in the board’s composition all point to a need for a more thoughtful and effective approach.
—David Gillum, Rebecca Moritz, STAT, 19 July 2024
Imposter syndrome, marked by self-doubt and feelings of inadequacy, is a common challenge among women in finance.
—Anushree Jain, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inadequacy
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has been dealing with an ongoing air traffic control staff shortage for years.Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 26 Nov. 2024
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Meanwhile, in Iran, fuel shortages have already forced the governing Islamic Mullahs to enforce rolling blackouts.Daniel Markind, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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To me, this inability to effectively estimate and demonstrate the value of AI is a significant barrier to widespread adoption in enterprises.Raj Koneru, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Following Trump’s victory over Harris, that television moment underscored a fatal flaw of Harris’ campaign that doomed her election bid – an inability to separate herself from an unpopular president whose approval ratings have hovered around 40% for most of his four years in the White House.Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 20 Nov. 2024
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The company identified material weaknesses in its internal controls over financial reporting due to a lack of qualified accounting personnel and insufficient segregation of duties.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 20 Nov. 2024
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But federal health officials say the lack of heating and pasteurization poses risks like exposure to harmful bacteria like E. coli and listeria — a concern that's been amplified by bird flu spreading among dairy cattle.Natalie Daher, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024
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They can be triggered by an array of factors, including hormonal fluctuations, bright lights, loud noises, gluten, dairy, chocolate and magnesium deficiency.Emily Burns, WWD, 26 Nov. 2024
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Ideally, surrounding her with athleticism at every position will hide some of her defensive deficiencies.Ben Pickman, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
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“Inadequacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inadequacy. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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