incompleteness

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incompleteness
Noun
  • Ultimately, the expedition’s failure likely came down to a combination of factors, including dietary deficiencies, hubris and simple bad luck.
    Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 May 2025
  • The absence of the 10 men, who also utilized facility deficiencies that officials have long complained about in their escape, went unnoticed for hours.
    Jack Brook, Chicago Tribune, 17 May 2025
Noun
  • The problem is often misinterpreted by others and even by overachievers themselves as laziness or failure, which only deepens feelings of inadequacy.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
  • His coping mechanism of deflecting shame through humor works only when used to pave over his many inadequacies.
    Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 2 May 2025
Noun
  • These people embrace their scars, their imperfections.
    Jamie Lang, Variety, 15 May 2025
  • From embracing imperfection to using AI analysis for behavioral insights, leaders are rethinking what building a strong brand means today.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Noun
  • Kindall, an applicant for the permanent job, acknowledged shortcomings at SEEC but questioned the scope and timing of the legislation.
    Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 22 May 2025
  • Get it to identify the shortcomings in your request before starting.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
Noun
  • After two days exploring Barcelona, Spain, Napton was surprised at the lack of political discourse.
    Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 26 May 2025
  • Morehouse graduates applaud the honor Part of the tragedy of Hubert’s lynching was a lack of awareness surrounding his story among Morehouse graduates until only recently, several alumni said.
    Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 25 May 2025
Noun
  • Any form of neck manipulation should only be performed by a licensed Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) or a licensed Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) after a thorough examination to rule out risk factors such as vertebral artery insufficiency or elevated stroke risk.
    Lindsay Curtis, Health, 12 May 2025
  • Chance also understands that making informed decisions with your healthcare providers after experiencing cervical insufficiency is a critical form of self-care.
    Essence, Essence, 11 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • But the big moment was the bottom of the seventh, when Villa Park came back from a 3-1 deficit to tie the game and had the winning run on third with two outs.
    Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2025
  • Instead, the Knicks fell to a 2-0 series deficit after losing to the Pacers by a final score of 114-109.
    Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 May 2025
Noun
  • The approval process for the officers’ collective bargaining agreement is coming during a time of financial uncertainty within the county, however, as the county board grapples with how to close a multimillion-dollar budget shortfall next year.
    Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2025
  • The downgrade stems from rising structural deficits and a growing gap between spending and revenue, with budget shortfalls projected for the next five years.
    Mary D. Kane, Baltimore Sun, 28 May 2025
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“Incompleteness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incompleteness. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.

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