Inability and Insufficiency

Inability

Inability noun - The lack of sufficient ability, power, or means.
Usage example: the apparent inability of young children to sit still

Insufficiency is a synonym for inability in skill topic. In some cases you can use "Insufficiency" instead a noun "Inability".

Insufficiency

Insufficiency noun - The lack of sufficient ability, power, or means.
Usage example: her alleged insufficiency for the job

Inability is a synonym for insufficiency in lack topic. You can use "Inability" instead a noun "Insufficiency".

Nearby Words: insufficient, insufficiently

How words are described

severe severe inability severe insufficiency
apparent apparent inability apparent insufficiency
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