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inadequacy in German

inadequacy in German is Unzulänglichkeit, Materialmangel, Ungenügen — inadequacy means the state of not being good enough or sufficient for what's needed.

inadequacy in German

Unzulänglichkeit
noun
The state of being inadequate.
Materialmangel
noun
A shortage of required material.
Ungenügen
noun
A lack of competence or ability.
Unzulänglichkeit
noun
A lack of competence or ability.

What does "inadequacy" mean?

  1. noun The state of not being good enough or sufficient for what's needed.
    "The report exposed serious inadequacies in the hospital's safety procedures."
  2. noun A feeling of not being capable or good enough.
    "He struggled with a deep sense of inadequacy after losing his job."
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inadequacy in a sentence

  • The report exposed serious inadequacies in the hospital's safety procedures.
  • He struggled with a deep sense of inadequacy after losing his job.

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What is "inadequacy" in German?

"inadequacy" in German is Unzulänglichkeit, Materialmangel, Ungenügen. inadequacy means: The state of not being good enough or sufficient for what's needed.

How do you use "inadequacy" in a sentence?

Example: "The report exposed serious inadequacies in the hospital's safety procedures." In German, "inadequacy" is Unzulänglichkeit, Materialmangel, Ungenügen.

Are there other ways to say "inadequacy" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "inadequacy": Unzulänglichkeit, Materialmangel, Ungenügen.

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