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INADEQUACIES

(noun)

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There are 3 meanings of the word Inadequacies.

Inadequacies - as a noun

Lack of an adequate quantity or number

Example: "The inadequacy of unemployment benefits"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deficiency21insufficiency26
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
amount8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
adequacy23

A lack of competence

Example: "Pointed out the insufficiencies in my report"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
insufficiency26

Unsatisfactoriness by virtue of being inadequate

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
inadequateness24
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
unsatisfactoriness
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
adequacy23

Example Sentences

"The report highlighted the inadequacies of the current education system."
"She was frustrated with her own inadequacies in the sport."
"Their relationship failed due to the inadequacies in communication."
"The company's financial inadequacies led to its downfall."
"The criticism pointed out the inadequacies in the government's policies."
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Word Game Points

Is INADEQUACIES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, inadequacies is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

INADEQUACIES has a SCRABBLE points total of 24.

Is INADEQUACIES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, inadequacies is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
INADEQUACIES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 27.

Is INADEQUACIES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, inadequacies is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
INADEQUACIES has a WORDFEUD points total of 26.

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