Ability and Insufficiency

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Ability noun - The physical or mental power to do something.

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Insufficiency is an antonym for ability.

Nearby Word: able

Insufficiency noun - The lack of sufficient ability, power, or means.

Usage example: her alleged insufficiency for the job

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Ability is an antonym for insufficiency.

apparent ability

apparent insufficiency

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