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    inability

    US /ˌɪnəˈbɪlɪti/

    ・

    UK /ˌɪnəˈbɪləti/

    A2
    n. (u.)Uncountable NounLack of ability, power, or means to do something
    His inability to speak in public kept him from succeeding in his job

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    The Real Reason We Do Stupid Things For Love

    03:34The Real Reason We Do Stupid Things For Love
    • The authors of the study theorized that this inability to focus is caused by the infatuation that takes place in the early stages of a relationship,

      The authors of the study theorized that this inability to focus is caused by the infatuation that takes place in the early stages of a relationship,

    • The authors of the study theorized that this inability to focus is caused by the infatuation that takes place in the early stages of a relationship, when people can't stop thinking about their new partner.

      The authors of the study theorized that this inability to focus is caused by the infatuation that takes place in the early stages of a relationship, when people can't stop thinking about their new partner.

    B2

    Dark Hunchback of Notre Dame Theories That'll Freak You Out

    10:02Dark Hunchback of Notre Dame Theories That'll Freak You Out
    • While one plausible explanation is that after a life of complete solitude and inability to see the fullness of the outside world,

      While one plausible explanation is that after a life of complete solitude and inability to see the fullness of the outside world,

    • While one plausible explanation is that after a life of complete solitude and inability to see the fullness of the outside world, he mastered the art of scaling buildings in order to get a brilliant view of everything.

      While one plausible explanation is that after a life of complete solitude and inability to see the fullness of the outside world, he mastered the art of scaling buildings in order to get a brilliant view of everything.

    B1

    Why Threads is Already Failing

    06:15Why Threads is Already Failing
    • Additionally, the inability to view posts chronologically on the timeline or search for specific posts restricts the user experience.

      Additionally, the inability to view posts chronologically on the timeline or search for specific posts restricts the user experience.

    • Additionally, the inability to  view posts chronologically on  

      Additionally, the inability to  view posts chronologically on  

    B2

    How To Overcome Psychological Barriers

    10:56How To Overcome Psychological Barriers
    • For example, to protect us against this wound - a parent who goes missing - we develop this defence mechanism: an inability to feel sad whenever anyone is absent.

      For example, to protect us against this wound - a parent who goes missing - we develop this defence mechanism: an inability to feel sad whenever anyone is absent.

    • For example, to protect us against this wound, a parent who goes missing, we develop this defence mechanism, an inability to feel sad whenever anyone is absent.

      For example, to protect us against this wound, a parent who goes missing, we develop this defence mechanism, an inability to feel sad whenever anyone is absent.

    B1

    ‘I can’t say if US will strike Iran’, says Donald Trump | BBC News

    16:10‘I can’t say if US will strike Iran’, says Donald Trump | BBC News
    • And I'm just looking at some of his old tweets, this one from back in 2013, where he says, remember, I predicted a long time ago that President Obama will attack Iran because of his inability to negotiate properly, not skilled.

      And I'm just looking at some of his old tweets, this one from back in 2013, where he says, remember, I predicted a long time ago that President Obama will attack Iran because of his inability to negotiate properly, not skilled.

    • And I'm just looking at some of his old tweets, this one from back in 2013, uh, where he says, "Remember, I predicted a long time ago that President Obama will attack Iran because of his inability to negotiate properly, not skilled." And he's also other tweets from the past in which he's criticized Obama, accusing him of trying to start a war with Iran.

      And I'm just looking at some of his old tweets, this one from back in 2013, uh, where he says, "Remember, I predicted a long time ago that President Obama will attack Iran because of his inability to negotiate properly, not skilled." And he's also other tweets from the past in which he's criticized Obama, accusing him of trying to start a war with Iran.

    B1

    10 Scariest Moments in Recent World History

    16:1210 Scariest Moments in Recent World History
    • This was the Canadian general, Romeo Dallaire, who was deeply affected by his inability to stop this crisis going on.

      This was the Canadian general, Romeo Dallaire, who was deeply affected by his inability to stop this crisis going on.

    • This was the Canadian General Romeo Delaire, who was deeply affected by his inability to stop this crisis going on.

      This was the Canadian General Romeo Delaire, who was deeply affected by his inability to stop this crisis going on.

    B1

    RONALD REAGAN vs. TARIFFS: 1987 speech gains NEW LIFE in 2025

    05:11RONALD REAGAN vs. TARIFFS: 1987 speech gains NEW LIFE in 2025
    • As perhaps you've heard, last week I placed new duties on some Japanese products in response to Japan's inability to enforce their trade agreement with us on electronic devices called semiconductors.

      As perhaps you've heard, last week I placed new duties on some Japanese products in response to Japan's inability to enforce their trade agreement with us on electronic devices called semiconductors.

    • As perhaps you've heard, last week I placed new duties on some Japanese products in response to Japan's inability to enforce their trade agreement with us on electronic devices called semiconductors.

      As perhaps you've heard, last week I placed new duties on some Japanese products in response to Japan's inability to enforce their trade agreement with us on electronic devices called semiconductors.

    B1

    Trump defends tariffs after stock market turmoil | BBC News

    16:16Trump defends tariffs after stock market turmoil | BBC News
    • So if you're a company whose share price is tanking, that will potentially result in an inability or a difficulty in securing loans, securing finance, and that's when people start to feel the outcome of what's going on in the markets?

      So if you're a company whose share price is tanking, that will potentially result in an inability or a difficulty in securing loans, securing finance, and that's when people start to feel the outcome of what's going on in the markets?

    • So if you're a company whose share price is, is tanking, that will potentially result in an inability or a difficulty in securing loans, securing finance.

      So if you're a company whose share price is, is tanking, that will potentially result in an inability or a difficulty in securing loans, securing finance.

    B1

    The Complete History of the Second World War | World War II Documentary | Part 1

    48:30The Complete History of the Second World War | World War II Documentary | Part 1
    • The Rhineland had been demilitarised in 1925 in order to create a safety zone for France, who along with Belgium had occupied it for a time due to Germany's inability to pay war reparations.

      The Rhineland had been demilitarised in 1925 in order to create a safety zone for France, who along with Belgium had occupied it for a time due to Germany's inability to pay war reparations.

    • Who along with Belgium had occupied it for a time due to Germany's inability to pay war reparations

      Who along with Belgium had occupied it for a time due to Germany's inability to pay war reparations

    B1

    The Philosophy of Rick and Morty – Wisecrack Edition

    17:39The Philosophy of Rick and Morty – Wisecrack Edition
    • purpose and life and our inability to do so. He offers, as an alternate, to embrace the

      purpose and life and our inability to do so. He offers, as an alternate, to embrace the

    • our inability to do so.

      our inability to do so.

    B2