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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Rage, fatigue, mood swings, memory loss, hot flashes, itchy ears, inability to sleep, loss of libido, hair thinning, depression, weight gain, sore knees, night sweats, incontinence.
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Katia Riddle, NPR, 15 May 2025
More accurately, the newly positive change in your 401(k) has to do with the inability of presidents to ignore market sentiment and live to tell the tale.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
Gordon filled the strike zone and never shied away from adversity, even with a total inability to miss bats.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 15 May 2025
The family might not have chosen to terminate the pregnancy anyway, Newkirk said, but their trauma was compounded by the inability to make the decision for themselves.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 15 May 2025
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Katia Riddle, NPR, 15 May 2025
More accurately, the newly positive change in your 401(k) has to do with the inability of presidents to ignore market sentiment and live to tell the tale.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
Gordon filled the strike zone and never shied away from adversity, even with a total inability to miss bats.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 15 May 2025
The family might not have chosen to terminate the pregnancy anyway, Newkirk said, but their trauma was compounded by the inability to make the decision for themselves.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 15 May 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 20 May. 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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