Inadequacy: meaning, definitions and examples

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inadequacy

 

[ ɪˌnædɪˈkwəsi ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

feeling of

The state or quality of being inadequate; lack of the quantity or quality required.

Synonyms

deficiency, insufficiency, shortcoming

Examples of usage

  • The inadequacy of the team's performance was evident in the final result.
  • She felt a sense of inadequacy when comparing herself to her successful colleagues.

Translations

Translations of the word "inadequacy" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inadequação

🇮🇳 अपर्याप्तता

🇩🇪 Unzulänglichkeit

🇮🇩 ketidakcukupan

🇺🇦 недостатність

🇵🇱 niewystarczalność

🇯🇵 不十分

🇫🇷 inadéquation

🇪🇸 inadecuación

🇹🇷 yetersizlik

🇰🇷 부족

🇸🇦 عدم الكفاية

🇨🇿 nedostatečnost

🇸🇰 nedostatočnosť

🇨🇳 不足

🇸🇮 neustreznost

🇮🇸 ófullnæging

🇰🇿 жеткіліксіздік

🇬🇪 არასაკმარისობა

🇦🇿 kifayətsizlik

🇲🇽 inadecuación

Etymology

The word 'inadequacy' originated from the Latin word 'inadequatus', which means 'not equal to'. It first appeared in the English language in the mid-17th century. Over time, 'inadequacy' has come to be used to describe the state of being insufficient or not meeting the required standards.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,914, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.