INABILITY Synonyms
12 hypernyms for inability. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for INABILITY
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| disability | noun, adjective n, adj | |||||
noun • the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness | ||||||
| frailty | noun n | |||||
noun • the state of being weak in health or body (especially from old age) • moral weakness | ||||||
| helplessness | noun n | |||||
noun • powerlessness revealed by an inability to act • the state of needing help from something • a feeling of being unable to manage | ||||||
| impotence | noun n | |||||
noun • the quality of lacking strength or power; being weak and feeble • an inability (usually of the male animal) to copulate | ||||||
| inadequacy | noun n | |||||
noun • lack of an adequate quantity or number • a lack of competence • unsatisfactoriness by virtue of being inadequate | ||||||
| incapability | noun n | |||||
noun • lack of potential for development • the quality of not being capable -- physically or intellectually or legally | ||||||
| incapacity | noun n | |||||
noun • lack of intellectual power • lack of physical or natural qualifications | ||||||
| incompetence | noun n | |||||
noun • lack of physical or intellectual ability or qualifications • inability of a part or organ to function properly | ||||||
| powerlessness | noun n | |||||
noun • the quality of lacking strength or power; being weak and feeble | ||||||
| weakness | noun n | |||||
noun • a flaw or weak point • powerlessness revealed by an inability to act • the property of lacking physical or mental strength; liability to failure under pressure or stress or strain • the condition of being financially weak • a penchant for something even though it might not be good for you | ||||||
| unfitness | noun n | |||||
noun • poor physical condition; being out of shape or out of condition (as from a life of ease and luxury) • lacking the power to perform • the quality of not being suitable | ||||||