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inadequacy

释义

inadequacy

noun

UK /ɪnˈædɪkwəsi/

Word Forms

singular	inadequacy
plural	inadequacies

1
uncountable the failure to be of the quantity or quality needed for a particular purpose
These statistics show the total inadequacy of the present oil reserves.
Synonyms and related words
Not enough
inadequate
insufficient
scant
2
uncountable a lack of confidence that makes someone feel they are not good enough to deal with a particular situation or with life in general
He was suffering from a deep sense of inadequacy.
Synonyms and related words
Lack of skill or ability
inability
incompetence
incapacity
3
countable a fault in someone or something that prevents them from reaching the standard that is needed or expected
a report highlighting the inadequacies of the tax system
Synonyms and related words
Faults
fault
defect
weakness

inadequacy

noun

US /ɪnˈædəkwəsi/

Word Forms

singular	inadequacy
plural	inadequacies

1
uncountable the failure to be of the quantity or quality needed for a particular purpose
These statistics show the total inadequacy of the present oil reserves.
Synonyms and related words
Not enough
inadequate
insufficient
scant
2
countable a fault in someone or something that prevents them from reaching the standard that is needed or expected
a recently published report highlighting the inadequacies of the tax system
Synonyms and related words
Faults
fault
defect
weakness
3
uncountable a lack of confidence that makes someone feel they are not good enough to deal with a particular situation or with life in general
He was suffering from a deep sense of inadequacy.
Synonyms and related words
Lack of skill or ability
inability
incompetence
incapacity

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