inadequacy

/ɪnˈædɪkwəsi/
noun
  1. The state or quality of not being enough or not good enough for a particular purpose.
    • He felt a deep sense of inadequacy when comparing himself to his older brother.
    • The report highlighted the inadequacy of the current safety measures.
    • The inadequacy of the school's funding meant fewer books for students.
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