inability — the state of being unable to do something; lack of ability or capacity
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the state of being unable to do something; lack of ability or capacity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnəˈbɪləti/
Korean meaning: 무능력, 할 수 없음, 능력 부족
Korean pronunciation: 인-어-빌-러-티 (강세: 빌)
Example Sentences
- My inability to wake up early turned me into a professional snooze button athlete.
- The company's inability to adapt to new technology led to its downfall.
- His inability to lie made him the world's worst poker player but the most trusted friend.
inability
NOUN//ɪnəˈbɪləti//
the state of being unable to do something; lack of ability or capacity
His inability to swim became dangerous when the boat overturned.
The team’s inability to communicate clearly caused the mission to fail. (IN + ABILITY = INABILITY)
His inability to handle responsibility eventually destroyed the company’s stability.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'habilis(능숙한)'에서 온 'ability(능력)'에 부정 접두사 'in-'이 붙어 만들어진 단어입니다. 마치 능력이라는 건물 앞에 '출입금지' 표지판을 세운 것과 같죠.
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📝Examples
“My inability to wake up early turned me into a professional snooze button athlete.”
“The company's inability to adapt to new technology led to its downfall.”
“His inability to lie made him the world's worst poker player but the most trusted friend.”
“The student's inability to manage time resulted in last-minute panic before exams.”
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