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How to pronounce inability:

Synonyms for inability:

analphabetism
block
cognition
disqualification
illiteracy
impotence
inadequacy
inaptitude
incapability
incapacity
incompetence
incompetency
incomprehension
ineffectiveness
ineptitude
ineptness
insufficiency
knowledge
mental block
powerlessness
stupidity
uncreativeness
unfitness
unskillfulness
uselessness

Antonyms for inability:

ability
accomplishment
acumen
adeptness
adequacy
adroitness
aptitude
artistry
bent
brilliance
caliber
calibre
capability
capacity
chops
cleverness
clout
command
competence
competency
craft
deftness
dexterity
distinction
effectiveness
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