Definition of 'inability'

But the inability of eurozone governments to get their acts together has understandably spooked investors.

But their apparent inability to work with some charities is staggering.

Since when was a total inability to hold a note an obstacle to becoming a pop star?

Pride can be a real cause of inability to face facts.

The problem is the inability or unwillingness of the justice system to enforce the existing ones.

Britain continue to suffer an apparent inability to bounce back from disappointment.

She effectively got him off by testifying to his total inability to do such a thing.

But it also may result from inability or unwillingness to marry.

He has a total inability to understand military matters.

The most common cause of failure is inability or unwillingness to change with the demands of a new position.

His inability or unwillingness to admit that anything is wrong makes it nearly impossible for him to seek help.

The one thing that the history of technology shows above all else is our complete inability to see what comes next.

Chances were at a premium in a cagey first half ruined by high winds and a total inability to mount dangerous attacks.

There is a complete inability to issue debt, and asset pricing is under pressure.

My failure in this case wasn't my inability to complete the purchase.

Their politeness, reserve but total inability to hide their heartache and desperation is crushing.

But the larger problem was the government 's inability to raise the money needed to pay for the war.

He is aware of his side 's inability to keep a clean sheet at home in the first knockout phase.

You cannot expect central banks to be a substitute for an inability of governments to deal with problems facing the Euro area.

One of the many things I have taken from my mum is her complete inability to lie.

I'm talking about their complete inability to know how to behave on holiday.

It also came to symbolise the Nigerian government 's inability to tackle the insurgents.

Some parents get involved because of their 16-year-olds' apparent inability to buckle down to such an extended piece of work.

Flood admits his side 's inability to close out games is a real concern but insists all that matters is getting England back on the winning track.