SuaviloquyToday’s word

inadequacy

Inadequacy, n.

Etymology: [From Inadequate.]

The quality or state of being inadequate or insufficient; defectiveness; insufficiency; inadequateness. The inadequacy and consequent inefficacy of the alleged causes. Dr. T. Dwight.

Shades of meaning

Fernald lists inadequacy only as an antonym, under excess, utility.

He lists it without comment; the entries above explain its neighbors.

Synonyms

none given