inadequacy
in|ad|equa|cy /ɪn'ædɪkwəsi/ (inadequacies)
1 [N-VAR] oft the N of n
The inadequacy of something is the fact that there is not enough of it, or that it is not good enough.
...the inadequacy of the water supply...
= deficiency
≠ adequacy
2 [N-UNCOUNT]
If someone has feelings of inadequacy, they feel that they do not have the qualities and abilities necessary to do something or to cope with life in general.
...his deep-seated sense of inadequacy.
= accidentally
1 [N-VAR] oft the N of n
The inadequacy of something is the fact that there is not enough of it, or that it is not good enough.
...the inadequacy of the water supply...
= deficiency
≠ adequacy
2 [N-UNCOUNT]
If someone has feelings of inadequacy, they feel that they do not have the qualities and abilities necessary to do something or to cope with life in general.
...his deep-seated sense of inadequacy.
= accidentally