transcription, транскрипция: [ ɪnædɪkwəsi ]
( inadequacies)
1.
The inadequacy of something is the fact that there is not enough of it, or that it is not good enough.
...the inadequacy of the water supply...
= deficiency
≠ adequacy
N-VAR : oft the N of n
2.
If someone has feelings of inadequacy , they feel that they do not have the qualities and abilities necessary to do something or to cope with life in general.
...his deep-seated sense of inadequacy.
= accidentally
N-UNCOUNT