insufficiency
noun
deficiency in amount, force, power, competence, or fitness; inadequacy.
insufficiencies
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pluralof insufficiency.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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In it, he asked in a general, spiritual way, that God would welcome him to internal life "despite all my sins and insufficiencies".
From Reuters ● Jan. 1, 2023
The script’s insufficiencies are softened by the company’s attitude — warm and inclusive — toward the audience.
From New York Times ● Dec. 14, 2022
As a consequence of its insufficiencies, Congress has made five amendments to the act, and has had repeatedly extend its provisions.
From Salon ● Jun. 13, 2021
Do you have something specific you point to as causing these insufficiencies in the marketplace?
From Slate ● Mar. 26, 2020
Barack and I were focused on only our faults and insufficiencies, seeing them reflected in that drab room and thrown-together party.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
