inability
US /ˌɪn.əˈbɪl.ə.t̬i/
UK /ˌɪn.əˈbɪl.ə.t̬i/
1.
incapacité, inaptitude
the state of being unable to do something
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His inability to speak French made communication difficult.
Son incapacité à parler français rendait la communication difficile.
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The company cited his inability to meet deadlines as a reason for dismissal.
L'entreprise a cité son incapacité à respecter les délais comme motif de licenciement.