Antonyms for inability

Grammar : Noun

Spell : in-uh-bil-i-tee

Phonetic Transcription : ˌɪn əˈbɪl ɪ ti

Definition of inability

Origin : mid-15c., inhabilite, "disqualification for office," from in- (1) + ability. Earlier was unability "incapability; incompetence" (late 14c.). General sense by c.1500.

noun disabling lack of talent, skill

Example sentences :

There is one stream which I dread my inability to stem—it is the tide of Popular Opinion.
Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook

The inability of the men only, will put a period to our daily marches.
Extract from : « A Sketch of the Life of Brig. Gen. Francis Marion » by William Dobein James

Her assertion was disregarded as to the inability to change.
Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana

The weak spot in his argument was his inability to suggest a reasonable motive.
Extract from : « The Monster Men » by Edgar Rice Burroughs

Kirkwood groaned with despair of his inability to fathom the abyss of his self-contempt.
Extract from : « The Black Bag » by Louis Joseph Vance

Thereupon he politely apologised for his inability to answer them.
Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola

"I think you must have taught her," I responded, and he enjoyed his inability to deny it.
Extract from : « The Cavalier » by George Washington Cable

His inability to distinguish the names of the stations annoyed him.
Extract from : « Henry Dunbar » by M. E. Braddon

Roland had expressed himself as greatly hurt by this inability.
Extract from : « A Singer from the Sea » by Amelia Edith Huddleston Barr

Her sadness was no doubt due to her inability to calm her life.
Extract from : « Therese Raquin » by Emile Zola

Synonyms for inability

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