Inadequacy and Potency

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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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Potency is an antonym for inadequacy.

Nearby Words: inadequate, inadequately

Potency noun - The ability to exert effort for the accomplishment of a task.

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Inadequacy is an antonym for potency.

Nearby Words: potent, potential, potently

physical	physical inadequacy	physical potency
sexual	sexual inadequacy	sexual potency

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Potency and Inadequacy. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 22, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/inadequacy/potency

Inadequacy & Potency. N.p., 2016. Web. 22 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/inadequacy/potency>.

Potency or Inadequacy. 2016. Accessed July 22, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/inadequacy/potency.

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