inabilities
Failures to perform
Inabilities are things someone cannot do—lacks of skill, capacity, or power.
The word emphasizes specific deficits rather than general incompetence: His inabilities in math and spelling held him back, The report catalogued the administration's inabilities to respond to crises.
Less common than the singular inability.
Imposed or inherent bounds
- disabilitiesConditions restricting normal function
- impairmentsDiminished functional capacities
- deficienciesInsufficient amounts of something
- incapacitiesInabilities to perform
handicaps · restrictions · challenges · difficulties · shortcomings · weaknesses · constraints · barriers
Lack of motion
- paralysisLoss of muscle function
- weaknessDeficiency in force
- frailtyWeakness of body
- incapacitationState of being disabled
muscle weakness · atrophy · limited mobility · tremors · stiffness · fatigue · balance problems · movement restrictions
Lack of required skill
- inexperienceLack of prior exposure
- untrainedLacking learned skills
- unskilledLacking acquired competence
- amateurishLacking professional skill
novice · learning curve · gaps · deficits · unqualified · unprepared · underdeveloped · rudimentary
Impairments affecting knowledge acquisition
- dyslexiaDifficulty processing written language
- dyscalculiaImpaired numerical cognition
- aphasiaNeurological language impairment
- confusionMental disorientation or bewilderment
mental blocks · cognitive impairments · developmental delays · executive dysfunction
Lack of grace or ease
- reading cuesHints aiding text comprehension
- trust issuesSkepticism toward others' motives
- public speakingAddressing a live audience
- small talkPolite trivial conversation
boundary setting · conflict resolution · social anxiety · isolation · loneliness · detachment
limitations
Imposed or inherent bounds
- disabilitiesConditions restricting normal function
- impairmentsDiminished functional capacities
- deficienciesInsufficient amounts of something
incapacities · handicaps · restrictions · challenges · difficulties · shortcomings · weaknesses · constraints · barriers · hindrances
immobility
Lack of motion
incapacitation · muscle weakness · atrophy · limited mobility · tremors · stiffness · fatigue · balance problems · movement restrictions
incompetence
Lack of required skill
- inexperienceLack of prior exposure
- untrainedLacking learned skills
- unskilledLacking acquired competence
amateurish · novice · learning curve · gaps · deficits · unqualified · unprepared · underdeveloped · rudimentary · basic
learning difficulties
Impairments affecting knowledge acquisition
- dyslexiaDifficulty processing written language
- dyscalculiaImpaired numerical cognition
- aphasiaNeurological language impairment
confusion · mental blocks · cognitive impairments · developmental delays · executive dysfunction
awkwardness
Lack of grace or ease
- reading cuesHints aiding text comprehension
- trust issuesSkepticism toward others' motives
- public speakingAddressing a live audience
boundary setting · small talk · conflict resolution · social anxiety · isolation · loneliness · detachment
inabilitiesabilities
Powers to perform
capabilities · capacities · competencies · skills · powers
ability, enable, disabled, disable, capability, inability, abilities, disability, enabling