Inability
Inability noun - The lack of sufficient ability, power, or means.
Usage example: the apparent inability of young children to sit still
Power
Power noun - The ability to exert effort for the accomplishment of a task.
Usage example: you'll need to build a bit more power in order to be a star pitcher
How words are described
Both words in one sentence
- Alternatively, the party may begin fighting over who should control this power, demonstrating their inability to be trusted with it.
Source: No Man Should Have This Power -
Patrick's inability to stick the landings is one of the reasons he only uses this power in emergencies.
Source: Literature / Two Percent Power -
In A Path To Greater Good, Noah's power is the inability to see his own reflection.
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