44 entries under inadequacy topic. ×

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faultiness(noun, failure, lack, failing, defect)
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imperfection(noun, failure, lack, failing, defect)
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deficiency(noun, loss, defect, inability)
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shortcoming(noun, loss, defect, inability)
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blemish(noun, defect, imperfection, inability)
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failure(noun, imperfection, malfunction, faultiness)
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incompleteness(noun, loss, flaw, defect)
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insufficiency(noun, loss, defect, imperfection)
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arrears(noun, loss, imperfection, deficit)
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defalcation(noun, defect, shortage, inability)
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default(noun, loss, imperfection, deficit)
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defect(noun, imperfection, shortage, inability)
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deficit(noun, loss, defect, shortage)
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failing(noun, defect, imperfection, shortage)
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inadequateness(noun, defect, imperfection, shortage)
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incompetence(noun, defect, imperfection, shortage)
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lack(noun, loss, defect, shortage)
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shortage(noun, loss, flaw, defect)
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weakness(noun, defect, imperfection, shortage)
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dearth(noun, defect, imperfection, shortage)
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