inability (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˌɪn.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/
Definition
A lack of capacity, skill, or power to do something.
Examples
His inability to focus led to a series of mistakes.
The company faced bankruptcy due to its inability to secure new funding.
She expressed her inability to attend the meeting due to a prior commitment.
How to Use inability
- inability to (prepositional phrase)
- Lack of capacity or skill to perform an action. — "The child's inability to tie his shoelaces was a source of frustration."
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