as in incapability
the lack of sufficient ability, power, or means
the apparent inability of young children to sit still
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Recent Examples of inability
Nusbaum believes this training must be extended to paraeducators, the teacher aides who provide assistance and support in the classroom, or else their inability to properly respond to violence may contribute to teacher injuries.
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IndyStar, 3 Sep. 2025
Research shows the inability to cool down overnight poses a great risk to mother and baby.
—Jessica Meszaros, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
The inability to access patient records or scheduling tools often brings business to a halt, pushing providers to pay quickly to resume operations.
—Tarun Eldho Alias, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The primary reason for recent job losses is the inability of companies to maintain internationally competitive prices in the face of high costs, leading to downsizing.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 2 Sep. 2025
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IndyStar, 3 Sep. 2025
Research shows the inability to cool down overnight poses a great risk to mother and baby.
—Jessica Meszaros, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
The inability to access patient records or scheduling tools often brings business to a halt, pushing providers to pay quickly to resume operations.
—Tarun Eldho Alias, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The primary reason for recent job losses is the inability of companies to maintain internationally competitive prices in the face of high costs, leading to downsizing.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 2 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inability
Noun
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He was diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, a common vein condition, the White House said in July, after photos showed visible swelling in his legs and bruising on his right hand.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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Twenty-four years later, the shape of this new work of fiction highlights both the insufficiency of memory, of story, and their utter necessity.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
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Cloobeck is also running a television ad in Orange County – where the California Republican Party’s convention takes place this weekend – accusing Bianco of corruption and incompetence.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Beyond Venezuelan incompetence, American pressure and fears of uncontrollable escalation may be driving Chinese caution.—
Wesley Alexander Hill,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The National Geographic series dives into footage and narratives from officials leading the disaster response at the time, revealing incompetencies and false information from the media that cost locals their lives.—
Sam Gillette,
People.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Portalatin’s petition seeks to remove Wilder and Saenz using a statute in the Texas Local Government Code that allows for citizens to seek public officials’ removal due to incompetency, official misconduct or drunkenness both on and off duty.—
Cody Copeland,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Inability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inability. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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