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inability
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Sense: Noun: lack of ability

Synonyms:

lack of ability, incapacity, incapability, inaptitude, impotence, powerlessness, incompetence, incompetency, ineptitude, hopelessness, failure , failing , shortcoming, deficiency

Antonyms:

ability , capacity , capability , gift , skill , know-how, competence , aptitude, facility , dexterity, flair , art , mastery , control , savvy (slang)

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