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exhibit inability

[ɪɡˈzɪbɪt ɪnəˈbɪləti]
verb phrase
demonstrar incapacidade
1. to display, show, or reveal a lack of ability or competence to do something
The team exhibited inability to execute the basic strategies discussed in practice.
O time demonstrou incapacidade de executar as estratégias básicas discutidas no treino.
2. to manifest or manifest evidence of being unable to perform a task or function
She exhibited inability to speak confidently in front of large audiences.
Ela demonstrou incapacidade de falar com confiança diante de grandes públicos.
Synonyms
show inabilitydisplay incompetencereveal inabilitydemonstrate incapacitymanifest inability
Antonyms
exhibit abilitydisplay competenceshow capabilitydemonstrate proficiency

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
demonstrar incapacidade
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
mostrar incapacidade
informal variant
São Paulo
exibir incapacidade
more formal, corporate usage
Portugal
evidenciar incapacidade
formal Portuguese preference

Related Idioms & Phrases

show one's true colors
wear one's heart on one's sleeve
let the cat out of the bag
unable to cut the mustard
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