inability
noun
in·abil·i·ty
ˌi-nə-ˈbi-lə-tē 
: lack of sufficient power, resources, or capacity
his inability to do math
Examples of inability in a Sentence
She has shown an inability to concentrate.
the inability of the government to cope with the problem
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Erik Kobayashi-Solomon, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025
Could his inability to execute be a product of pitching deep into most of his 11 starts to begin the season?
—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 6 June 2025
Brennan grilled Wolfe about his use of the Signal app to share encrypted messages with the defense and about his inability to produce communications under a court order because his texts were deleted.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2025
Despite his inability to perform or record as part of Huey Lewis and the News, the singer has remained active in the world of music.
—Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 5 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for inability
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“Inability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inability. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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inability
noun
in·abil·i·ty
ˌin-ə-ˈbil-ət-ē
: lack of ability, power, or means
his inability to carry a tune
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