inability

noun

Stress: third syllable

Syllables: in-a-bil-i-ty (5)

English Definition

The state of being unable to do something.

Example Sentence

His indecision shows his inability to act.

US IPA /ˌɪnəˈbɪləti/

UK IPA /ˌɪnəˈbɪləti/

incapacity powerlessness weakness failure disability

ability capability capacity