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Synonyms of inadequacy

5 similar words · 2 opposite words

Another word for inadequacy is deficiency. Other synonyms of inadequacy are insufficiency. The opposite of inadequacy is plenty.

Synonyms and similar words for inadequacy

nounA shortage of required material.

  • deficiencyInadequacy or incompleteness.
  • insufficiencyThe lack of sufficiency: a shortage, the state of having or being not enough (of something).

nounA lack of competence or ability.

Opposite of inadequacy

nounThe state of being inadequate.

  • adequacyThe quality of being sufficient, adequate or able to meet the needs.
  • plentyA more-than-adequate amount; plenitude; a great deal.

Meaning of inadequacy

  1. noun The state of being inadequate.
  2. noun A shortage of required material.
  3. noun A lack of competence or ability.

Full definition of inadequacy

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Questions about synonyms of inadequacy

What is another word for inadequacy?
Inadequacy has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as deficiency and insufficiency.
What is the opposite of inadequacy?
The opposite of inadequacy is plenty. Other antonyms of inadequacy are adequacy.
What does inadequacy mean?
Inadequacy means the state of being inadequate.

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