noun. The quality or condition of being inadequate.

noun. An instance of being inadequate; a failing or lack.

noun. The state or quality of being inadequate, insufficient, or disproportionate; incompleteness; defectiveness.

noun. The quality or state of being inadequate or insufficient; defectiveness; insufficiency; inadequateness.

noun. the state of being inadequate

noun. a shortage of required material

noun. a lack of competence or ability

noun. lack of an adequate quantity or number

noun. a lack of competence

noun. unsatisfactoriness by virtue of being inadequate

"Finally, he spoke to what he described as the inadequacy of the police pension system, which denies benefits to survivors if their loved one has not served at least 10 years."

failing  unsatisfactoriness  weakness  

deficiency  discomfort  feebleness  futility  helplessness  

adulteration  arrear  arrearage  arrears  arrestment