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

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The inability to comprehend the significance of big numbers is a human affliction.

From Los Angeles Times

Its success marks a break with Bollywood’s inability to grapple seriously with a scourge that threatens India and many other countries.

From The Wall Street Journal

This suggests that the problem is not an inability to spot harmful behavior, but a mistaken belief about how widespread it is.

From Science Daily

The most obvious issue for the tourists was part-time spinner Jacks' inability to hold an end – he returned 2-105 from his 20 overs.

From BBC

Oracle and Amazon have shown an inability thus far to monetize those big investments in AI, equipment, hardware and locations, and that’s one reason he’s short on Oracle.

From MarketWatch

inability

Example Sentences

Related Words