inability

[in-uh-bil-i-tee] / ˌɪn əˈbɪl ɪ ti /

NOUN

lack of ability

Synonyms

STRONGEST

failure impotence incompetence inefficiency ineptitude lack shortcoming weakness

STRONG

disqualification frailty inadequacy inaptitude incapability incapacity ineffectiveness ineffectualness inefficacy ineptness insufficiency inutility necessity powerlessness unfitness

WEAK

incapacitation

Antonyms

STRONGEST

strong point success

STRONG

ability sufficiency

WEAK

capacity competence skill talent

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Lilleaas shares her character’s sympathy for the inability of different generations to connect.

From Los Angeles Times

It all started with an inability to finish at the rim.

From Los Angeles Times

That and their inability to stay in the fight.

From BBC

The short June war with Israel also exposed the government’s weakness and its inability to protect itself from infiltration by Israeli spies.

From The Wall Street Journal

Some users reported difficulties with or an inability to checkout, according to Downdetector.

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inability

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