inadequacy

• Существительное, обозначающее состояние или качество недостаточности, несоответствия требованиям или отсутствия необходимых способностей или количества.

A noun referring to the state or quality of being insufficient, not good enough, or lacking the necessary ability or quantity.

1. Insufficient quantityB2formal

   A state where there is not enough of something; a lack of an adequate amount or number.

   Недостаточность

   • The inadequacy of funding led to the project's failure.
   • There is a serious inadequacy in the supply of clean water.
   • The report highlighted the inadequacy of current resources.

   Синонимыdearthdeficiencyinsufficiencylackpaucityscantinessscarcityshortage

   Антонимыabundanceexcessplentysufficiencysurplus

2. Lack of competenceB2formal

   A condition of not being good enough or skilled enough for a particular task or role.

   Недостаток компетентности

   • He felt a deep sense of inadequacy when compared to his colleagues.
   • Her inadequacy in handling complex negotiations was evident.
   • The manager's inadequacy led to poor team performance.

   Синонимыdeficiencyincapabilityincompetenceineffectivenessineptitudeunfitness

   Антонимыadequacycapabilitycompetencefitnessproficiency

3. Unsatisfactory qualityB2formal

   The quality of being not good enough or not meeting required standards.

   Неудовлетворительное качество

   • The inadequacy of the safety measures was a major concern.
   • They criticized the inadequacy of the government's response.
   • The product's inadequacy resulted in numerous customer complaints.

   Синонимыdefectivenessdeficiencyfaultinessimperfectioninferiorityinsufficiencypoornessshortcomingunsatisfactoriness

   Антонимыadequacycompetencefitnesssufficiency