inadequacy
nounA failure to meet a need or standard, or a deficiency that causes such a failure.
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Clear all filtersA failure to meet a need or standard, or a deficiency that causes such a failure.
Insufficient in amount, quality, or ability for a particular purpose.
Insufficient for the purpose
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A departure from an expected pattern, standard, or proper procedure.
Departure from a pattern
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