inadequacies

NOUN

shortage, defect, inability

Synonyms

STRONGEST

dearth deficiency failing flaw imperfection incapacity ineffectiveness inefficiency ineptitude insufficiency paucity shortcoming weakness

STRONG

blemish defalcation defectiveness deficit drawback faultiness inadequateness inaptness incompetence incompetency incompleteness ineffectualness inefficacy lack meagerness poverty scantiness unfitness unsuitableness

WEAK

skimpiness underage

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abundance advantage perfection plenty strength strong point sufficiency

STRONG

enough excess extra

WEAK

ability adequacy

Example Sentences

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Inadequacies in pilot warning systems that cause confusion or inaction at a critical moment are a known factor in airplane accidents beyond the two MAX crashes.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 19, 2022

Inadequacies with America’s recycling system were laid bare Inadequacies with America’s recycling system were laid bare after China stopped accepting much of our so-called recyclable garbage in 2018, including post-consumer plastic.

From The Verge • Nov. 15, 2021