INADEQUACY
(noun)Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Inadequacy.
Inadequacy - as a noun
Lack of an adequate quantity or number
Example: "The inadequacy of unemployment benefits"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deficiency21insufficiency26Hypernyms (Closely Related)
amount8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
exiguity19leanness8meagerness13meagreness13
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poorness10scantiness12scantness11deficit13shortage12shortfall15scarceness14scarcity15slenderness12drop in the bucketdrop in the ocean
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Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
adequacy23A lack of competence
Example: "Pointed out the insufficiencies in my report"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
insufficiency26Unsatisfactoriness by virtue of being inadequate
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
inadequateness24Hypernyms (Closely Related)
unsatisfactorinessHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
adequacy23Example Sentences
"I feel a sense of inadequacy when it comes to public speaking."
"Her feelings of inadequacy prevented her from pursuing her dreams."
"The team's inadequacy in defense cost them the game."
"His parents' constant criticism contributed to his sense of inadequacy."
"The company's financial inadequacy led to its downfall."
Word Game Points
Is INADEQUACY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, inadequacy is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
INADEQUACY has a SCRABBLE points total of 25.
Is INADEQUACY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, inadequacy is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordINADEQUACY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 27.
Is INADEQUACY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, inadequacy is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordINADEQUACY has a WORDFEUD points total of 27.
