inability
noun/ɪnəˈbɪlɪti/
Frequency rank: #4,609 most common English word
Meaning
the state of being unable to do something
Example sentence
His inability to concentrate made it difficult to finish the exam on time.
Synonyms & related words
- incapacity
- failure
- powerlessness
- weakness
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