1. the state of being unable to do something; lack of ability or capacity

Examples

• His inability to swim prevented him from joining the water polo team.
• The company’s inability to adapt to new technology led to its downfall.
• She was frustrated by her inability to remember people’s names.
• The government’s inability to control inflation worried economists.
• Due to his inability to speak French, he struggled during his trip to Paris.
• The team’s inability to work together cost them the championship.