inability
noun
in·abil·i·ty
ˌi-nə-ˈbi-lə-tē 
: lack of sufficient power, resources, or capacity
his inability to do math
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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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One night earlier, the Phillies had pilloried him, scoring four runs in five innings, benefiting from Kershaw’s recurring inability to throw strikes.
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Andy McCullough, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2024
Fanatec customers have flooded forums with complaints about the company’s inability to fulfill orders on time and lack of customer support.
—Emma Roth, The Verge, 9 May 2024
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Andy McCullough, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2024
Fanatec customers have flooded forums with complaints about the company’s inability to fulfill orders on time and lack of customer support.
—Emma Roth, The Verge, 9 May 2024
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“Inability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inability. Accessed 18 May. 2024.
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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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