Effectualness and Inadequacy

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Effectualness noun - The power to produce a desired result.

Usage example: the effectualness of that new cancer treatment has yet to be proven

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Inadequacy is an antonym for effectualness.

Inadequacy noun - The lack of sufficient ability, power, or means.

Usage example: tried to blame others in order to hide the inadequacy of his leadership

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Effectualness is an antonym for inadequacy.

Nearby Words: inadequate, inadequately

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Inadequacy and Effectualness. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/effectualness/inadequacy

Effectualness & Inadequacy. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/effectualness/inadequacy>.

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