しかねる

ichidan verb, transitive verb

be reluctant to do; hesitate to do; be unable to do; not be in a position to do

Expresses that the speaker finds it difficult, inappropriate, or impossible to do something, often due to personal reluctance, social constraints, or lack of ability. Used with the continuative form of a verb (e.g., 言いかねる, 決めかねる).

See also: しかねない

• その質しつ問もんにはお答こたえしかねます。

  I am unable to answer that question.