inability

Example Sentences

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He said there had been sudden changes in his world, including in his marriage and finances, as well as a realisation about his dental practice – "a sudden inability to function with patients".

From BBC

The author visits public and charter schools, meeting teachers who despair at their inability to kindle even the slightest interest in young people whose curiosity has been extinguished by the internet.

From The Wall Street Journal

These include poor communication and an inability to stick to deadlines or budgets—in short, a lack of professionalism.

From The Wall Street Journal

“These families are frustrated at their ability to get ahead because of the rise in the cost of living, the lag in wage growth, their inability to save and the increase in their credit-card balances.”

From MarketWatch

And Sunday night the repeated inability at New England to capitalize on prime opportunities.

From Los Angeles Times