insufficiency

• Sustantivo que denota falta de competencia o capacidad, cantidad o número inadecuados, o, en contexto médico, incapacidad de una parte del cuerpo u órgano para funcionar normalmente.

A noun referring to a lack of competence, an inadequate quantity or number, or, in medical contexts, the inability of a bodily part or organ to function normally.

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1. incompetenceB2formal

   A lack of the necessary ability, skill, or qualification to perform a task adequately.

   incompetencia

   • His insufficiency as a manager became evident after the project failed.
   • The committee noted her insufficiency in handling complex negotiations.
   • The review highlighted a general insufficiency among the staff in technical matters.

   Sinónimosinabilityinadequacyincapabilityincapacityincompetenceineptitude

   Antónimosabilityadequacycapabilitycompetencefitnessqualificationsuitability

2. medical dysfunctionB2formalmedical

   The inability of a bodily part or organ to perform its normal physiological functions.

   insuficiencia (disfunción médica)

   • Cardiac insufficiency can lead to reduced blood flow throughout the body.
   • The patient was diagnosed with renal insufficiency.
   • Chronic venous insufficiency causes swelling in the legs.

   Sinónimosdeficiencydysfunctionfailureimpairmentinadequacyincompetence

   Antónimoscompetencefunction

3. inadequate quantityB1formal

   A situation where there is not enough of something that is needed or required.

   insuficiencia (cantidad inadecuada)

   • There is an insufficiency of clean water in the drought-affected region.
   • The budget shows an insufficiency of funds for the new project.
   • Food insufficiency remains a critical issue in many developing countries.

   Sinónimosdearthdeficiencydeficitinadequacylackpaucityscantinessscarcityshortagewant

   Antónimosabundanceadequacyexcessplentysufficiencysurplus