inadequacy

The quality or condition of being inadequate.

An instance of being inadequate; a failing or lack.

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

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

the state of being inadequate

a shortage of required material

a lack of competence or ability

lack of an adequate quantity or number

a lack of competence

unsatisfactoriness by virtue of being inadequate