inadequateness

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It would not be difficult to show that their influence was wider than that of the philosopher who discerned the inadequateness of both.

From Diderot and the Encyclopædists (Vol 1 of 2) by Morley, John

Its imperfection or inadequateness in size and method I knew, but for the writing part of it, I was fully satisfied.

From The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb — Volume 5 The Letters of Charles and Mary Lamb, 1796-1820 by Lucas, E. V. (Edward Verrall)

He was burdened by an overwhelming sense of clumsy inadequateness, and though he knew he could do nothing he asked anyway, "Can I do anything for you?"

From The Lost Wagon by Kjelgaard, James Arthur

It does not apply to a will which is infected with inadequateness of self expression.

From Landmarks of Scientific Socialism "Anti-Duehring" by Engels, Friedrich

I remember another, whom every muse inspired, skilful alike with the pencil and the pen, and by whom both were almost contemned for their inadequateness, in the height and scope of her aims.

From Memoirs of Margaret Fuller Ossoli, Volume I by Fuller, Margaret