inadequateness

noun

Definition of inadequatenessnext
as in shortage
a falling short of an essential or desirable amount or number the inadequateness of our emergency food supplies should have been obvious

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  1. shortage
  2. lack
  3. deficiency
Noun
  • It is often assumed that, absent migration, low fertility will cause a country’s labor force to shrink, leading to shortages of workers, decreased productivity, and a diminishing tax base.
    Vegard Skirbekk, Foreign Affairs, 6 Nov. 2024
  • While staff shortages pose an enormous challenge, school districts remain legally obligated–regardless of resources—to educate students with disabilities.
    Emily Harvey, The Denver Post, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of shortage
Noun
  • 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
  • Earlier this month Qatar said it could no longer be involved in mediation efforts due to a lack of willingness by both Hamas and Israel to engage in good faith attempts to end the deadly conflict.
    Caitlin McFall, Fox News, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of lack
Noun
  • The company identified deficiencies in its internal control structure, citing inadequate staffing and supervision within accounting operations as a primary concern.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
  • But a fight in the Pacific is not the only scenario the United States must be prepared for (and, ideally, deter), and readiness in other arenas will require addressing other deficiencies.
    Kori Schake, Foreign Affairs, 8 Nov. 2024
Definition of deficiency
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