释义 |
inˈadequateness [f. as prec. + -ness.] The quality of being inadequate; inadequacy.
1681J. Flavel Meth. Grace xii. 252 This comes to pass from the inadequateness..of the creature to the nobler and more excellent soul of man. 1796Hist. in Ann. Reg. 66 The inadequateness of the successes obtained. 1873M. Arnold Lit. & Dogma (1876) 60 This inadequateness of our speech. |