The condition or state of being incapable of accomplishing or effecting anything

• uselessness

  1. The quality of being useless

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  1. The quality of being useless

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• powerlessness

  1. The state or character of being powerless; absence or lack of power.

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  1. The state or character of being powerless; absence or lack of power.

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• inefficacy

  1. The condition of being ineffective
  2. The state or quality of being incapable of producing a desired effect or result.
  3. Lack of efficacy; inability to produce the desired effect

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  1. The condition of being ineffective
  2. The state or quality of being incapable of producing a desired effect or result.
  3. Lack of efficacy; inability to produce the desired effect

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• ineffectualness

  1. Inefficacy
  2. Part or all of this entry has been imported from the 1913 edition of Webster's Dictionary, which is now free of copyright and hence in the public domain. The imported definitions may be significantly out of date, and any more recent senses may be completely missing.

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  1. Inefficacy
  2. Part or all of this entry has been imported from the 1913 edition of Webster's Dictionary, which is now free of copyright and hence in the public domain. The imported definitions may be significantly out of date, and any more recent senses may be completely missing.

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• ineffectuality

  1. The state or condition of being ineffectual.

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  1. The state or condition of being ineffectual.

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• ineffectiveness

  1. The condition of being ineffective

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  1. The condition of being ineffective

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• incapability

  1. The condition of being incapable

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  1. The condition of being incapable

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• inadequacy

  1. An instance of being inadequate; a failing or lack.
  2. A shortage of required material.
  3. A lack of competence or ability.

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  1. An instance of being inadequate; a failing or lack.
  2. A shortage of required material.
  3. A lack of competence or ability.

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• impotence

  1. The quality or condition of being impotent.

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  1. The quality or condition of being impotent.

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Disability

• convalescence

  1. The period of such recovery
  2. The period needed for returning to health after illness.
  3. Gradual recovery after illness

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  1. The period of such recovery
  2. The period needed for returning to health after illness.
  3. Gradual recovery after illness

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• disorder

  1. An upset of normal function; ailment
  2. An ailment that affects the function of mind or body:
  3. A condition characterized by lack of normal functioning of physical or mental processes:

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  1. An upset of normal function; ailment
  2. An ailment that affects the function of mind or body:
  3. A condition characterized by lack of normal functioning of physical or mental processes:

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• poor health

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Incompetence

• failure

  1. The condition or fact of not achieving the desired end or ends:
  2. A cessation of proper functioning or performance:
  3. The condition or fact of being insufficient or falling short:

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  1. The condition or fact of not achieving the desired end or ends:
  2. A cessation of proper functioning or performance:
  3. The condition or fact of being insufficient or falling short:

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• weakness

  1. Something of which one is excessively fond or desirous:
  2. A special fondness or inclination:
  3. A weak point; fault or defect, as in one's character

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  1. Something of which one is excessively fond or desirous:
  2. A special fondness or inclination:
  3. A weak point; fault or defect, as in one's character

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• incapacity

  1. Inadequate strength or ability; lack of capacity.
  2. Lack of capacity, power, or fitness; disability
  3. The lack of a capacity; an inability

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  1. Inadequate strength or ability; lack of capacity.
  2. Lack of capacity, power, or fitness; disability
  3. The lack of a capacity; an inability

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