Meaning
inadequacy
- A feeling of not being good enough or capable enough
- The state or condition of being unsuitable or insufficient
In a sentence
Nel nuovo ambiente di lavoro provava un costante senso di inadeguatezza.
In the new work environment, he felt a constant sense of inadequacy.
Non dovresti provare inadeguatezza solo perché hai commesso un piccolo errore.
You shouldn't feel inadequate just because you made a small mistake.
La commissione ha sottolineato l'inadeguatezza delle misure di sicurezza.
The committee pointed out the inadequacy of the security measures.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| inadeguatezza | feminine · singular |
| inadeguatezze | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often used with the verb 'provare' or 'sentire' in psychological contexts (senso di inadeguatezza).