Entry Word: inability

Function: noun

Meaning: the lack of sufficient ability, power, or means <the apparent inability of young children to sit still>

Synonyms impotence, inadequacy, incapability, incapacity, incompetence, ineptitude, powerlessness

Related Words inaptitude; ineffectiveness, ineffectualness, inefficiency

Near Antonyms aptitude, bent, flair, talent; effectiveness, effectualness, efficaciousness, efficiency; fitness, suitability; power, strength

Antonyms ability, adequacy, capability, capacity, competence, potency