inadequacy
Translation
inadequacy, insufficiency, shortcoming
Examples
He felt a sense of inadequacy.
He felt a sense of inadequacy.
The inadequacy of the supplies was a problem.
The inadequacy of the supplies was a problem.
Grammar Patterns
a sense of inadequacy a feeling of not being good enough He felt a sense of inadequacy.
the inadequacy of ((sth.)) the state of (sth.) being insufficient The inadequacy of the supplies was a problem.
Similar Words
Synonyms: insufficiency, deficiency, shortcoming; Antonyms: adequacy, sufficiency
Etymology
From 'in-' (not) + 'adequate' + '-cy' (state or quality). The state of not being adequate.
Memory Tips
The feeling you get when your answer is called 'inadequate' is a feeling of 'inadequacy'.