Inadequacy Meaning

/ɪˈnædɪkwəsi/
C1

Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.

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nounThe state of being inadequate.

nounA shortage of required material.

Stop throwing my inadequacy in my face!
It's at times like this I'm reminded of the woeful inadequacy of human justice.
He struggles with feelings of inadequacy regarding his penis.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The low test scores clearly revealed the student's significant ____ in mathematics.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The report highlighted the ____ of the current security measures at the international airport.

From inadequate + -cy or in- + adequacy.

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CEFR Practice Quiz
The low test scores clearly revealed the student's significant ____ in mathematics.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The report highlighted the ____ of the current security measures at the international airport.

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