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inadequateness

noun

Definition of inadequatenessnext
as in shortage
a falling short of an essential or desirable amount or number the inadequateness of our emergency food supplies should have been obvious

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  1. shortage
  2. lack
  3. deficiency
Noun
  • This is also a major factor in the inventory shortage problem the market is facing.
    Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
  • With a serious labor shortage and the growing IT skills gap impacting industries and regions across the globe, companies must get creative about finding new talent.
    Allie Danziger, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of shortage
Noun
  • The long hours and lack of backup have created an environment where human errors are more likely, leading to unreliable tests and creating more work for the lab’s skeleton crew.
    Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2024
  • Too often people invest in ideas that have not been proven in the market yet, and a lack of demand puts the business out of business. Test your business idea before going all in.
    Melissa Houston, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of lack
Noun
  • Finally, it should also be noted that alcohol consumption can also contribute to magnesium deficiency.
    Ana Morales, Vogue, 5 Dec. 2024
  • Where is Sura Ali now? Praised for her quiet confidence, Sura Ali brought her A-game to every challenge on Rhythm + Flow — despite also battling health issues from a vitamin B12 deficiency.
    Emily Blackwood, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of deficiency
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“Inadequateness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inadequateness. Accessed 12 Dec. 2024.

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