inadequacy

1. N-VAR The inadequacy of something is the fact that there is not enough of it, or that it is not good enough. 不足; 不夠好

...the inadequacy of the water supply. …水供應(yīng)不足。

2. N-UNCOUNT If someone has feelings of inadequacy, they feel that they do not have the qualities and abilities necessary to do something or to cope with life in general. 能力不足

...his deep-seated sense of inadequacy. …他根深蒂固的能力不足之感。