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
Confronted about what was happening to Tagovailoa’s game, and Miami’s inability to run a hurry-up offense with him behind center, McDaniel eventually benched Tagovailoa for the final three games of the season, turning over the team to rookie quarterback Quinn Ewers.
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Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
However, Lebanon’s inability to implement this decision makes the new initiative questionable at best.
—Eyad Kourdi, CNN Money, 9 Mar. 2026
The ultimate fail here was the DNA of the movie and its inability to be an event for anybody.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 8 Mar. 2026
His fleet, flashy presence was a reminder of what Charlotte was missing in its playoff series in 2025 — the inability to score goals.
—Scott Fowler
march 8, Charlotte Observer, 8 Mar. 2026
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Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
However, Lebanon’s inability to implement this decision makes the new initiative questionable at best.
—Eyad Kourdi, CNN Money, 9 Mar. 2026
The ultimate fail here was the DNA of the movie and its inability to be an event for anybody.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 8 Mar. 2026
His fleet, flashy presence was a reminder of what Charlotte was missing in its playoff series in 2025 — the inability to score goals.
—Scott Fowler
march 8, Charlotte Observer, 8 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inability
Noun
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Trump’s command of Congress owes to the incapability of many politicians to see beyond the next election.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, which prevents your pancreas from producing enough of the enzymes needed to digest carbs, proteins, and fats.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
11 Mar. 2026
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The Arizona Republic cites records obtained from the El Paso PD that purportedly include allegations of insubordination, insufficiency, tardiness, and numerous disciplinary reviews related to accusations of excessive force, dereliction of duty, and off-duty gambling.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Mar. 2026
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Her gleeful cruelty was matched only by the audacity of her incompetence.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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In all probability, Noem’s fatal error was not infidelity, incompetence, or self-enrichment.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
5 Mar. 2026
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The District Attorney’s Office said a finding of incompetency does not dismiss the case or result in a defendant’s release, and that proceedings will resume if Mock is later deemed competent.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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Maybe that data suggests incompetency in the sporting director role.—
Ian Nicholas Quillen,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Inability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inability. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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