noun
- the quality or state of being inadequate; insufficiency or unsuitability for a particular purpose or need
Examples
- The inadequateness of the funding became clear when the project ran out of money halfway through.
- She felt frustrated by the inadequateness of her preparation for the exam.
- The report highlighted the inadequateness of current safety measures in the factory.
- His inadequateness for the leadership role was evident from the start.
- The inadequateness of public transportation in rural areas remains a major problem.
- They acknowledged the inadequateness of their initial response to the crisis.