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INABILITY Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the word inability. (exact relations)
There are 12 hypernyms of the word inability. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for INABILITY

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disability
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness

frailty
nounn
noun

• the state of being weak in health or body (especially from old age)

• moral weakness

helplessness
nounn
noun

• powerlessness revealed by an inability to act

• the state of needing help from something

• a feeling of being unable to manage

impotence
nounn
noun

• the quality of lacking strength or power; being weak and feeble

• an inability (usually of the male animal) to copulate

inadequacy
nounn
noun

• lack of an adequate quantity or number

• a lack of competence

• unsatisfactoriness by virtue of being inadequate

incapability
nounn
noun

• lack of potential for development

• the quality of not being capable -- physically or intellectually or legally

incapacity
nounn
noun

• lack of intellectual power

• lack of physical or natural qualifications

incompetence
nounn
noun

• lack of physical or intellectual ability or qualifications

• inability of a part or organ to function properly

powerlessness
nounn
noun

• the quality of lacking strength or power; being weak and feeble

weakness
nounn
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
nounn
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

Best Hypernyms For INABILITY

Here is a list of related hypernyms for inability, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (12)
cognition disability impotence inadequacy incapability incompetence inefficiency knowledge noesis powerlessness quality weakness

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