INADEQUACIES - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Part of speech: Noun

a lack of competence

Example: pointed out the insufficiencies in my report; juvenile offenses often reflect an inadequacy in the parents

Part of speech: Noun

unsatisfactoriness by virtue of being inadequate

Part of speech: Noun

lack of an adequate quantity or number

Example: the inadequacy of unemployment benefits