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Definition of inadequateness

inadequateness

/ɪnˈædɪkwətnəs/
in · ad · e · quate · ness
Adverb:inadequately
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Adjective:inadequate
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• noun

1

The state or quality of being insufficient, lacking, or unequal to the requirements of a situation.

Example

"The audit highlighted the glaring inadequateness of the old emergency warning system."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While grammatically valid, 'inadequateness' is far less common in contemporary English than the preferred noun form 'inadequacy'.

• Rhymes for inadequateness

• Nearby Words

inadequacy
inadequate
inadequately
inadequateness
inadmissibility
inadmissible
inadvertence

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Inadequateness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/inadequateness
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