Synonyms|643Antonyms|99|Broader|7Narrower|26Related|275
10
inability(noun, skill, lack, success)
6
inadequacy(noun, inability)
5
incapability(noun, inability)
5
incompetence(noun, inability)
3
impotence(noun, inability)
3
ineptitude
2
defectiveness
2
deficiency
2
disability
2
ignorance(noun, understanding, knowledge, inability, inexperience)
2
inadequateness
2
inappropriateness(noun, inability)
2
inaptitude(noun, success)
2
incapableness
2
incapacity
2
incompetency
2
ineffectiveness
2
ineffectuality
2
powerlessness
1
ineptness(noun, success, inability)
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