inability
/ˌɪ nə ˈbɪ lɪ ti/
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Definition(s):
- (n) lack of ability (especially mental ability) to do something
- (n) lacking the power to perform
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Usage(s):
- He was grieving for mankind, for man's inability to connect with his fellow man, maybe for the need to dream.
- That's especially true when the source of their hunger is not the absence of food supplies but their inability to afford to buy the available food supplies.
- The inability to describe his priorities, the inability to speak directly to voters in ways they could easily comprehend, plagued Obama through much of the primary season.
Quotes
- "I feel very strongly we have a co-responsibility," Clinton told reporters, adding: "Our insatiable demand for illegal drugs fuels the drug trade. Our inability to prevent weapons from being illegally smuggled across the border to arm these...on Mar 25, 2009 By: Hillary Rodham Clinton Source: Washington Post
- "People have a right to expect from the government and security agencies protection for their lives, land, honor and property," al-Hashemi said in a statement. "But in the case of (their) inability, the people have no choice but to take up...on Jul 8, 2007 By: Tariq al-Hashemi Source: USA Today
- During the CNN session, Gates said, "Because of our inability and the inability, frankly, of our allies to put enough troops in Afghanistan, the Taliban do have the momentum right now."on Oct 6, 2009 By: Robert Gates Source: Forbes
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