inadequacy

== English == === Etymology === From inadequate +‎ -cy or in- +‎ adequacy. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ɪˈnædɪkwəsi/, /ɪˈnædəkwəsi/ === Noun === inadequacy (countable and uncountable, plural inadequacies) The state of being inadequate. Antonyms: adequacy; plenty A shortage of required material. Synonyms: deficiency, insufficiency A lack of competence or ability. Synonyms: incompetence; inability, incapability Coordinate terms: fail, failure ==== Translations ====