INCAPABILITIES Synonyms: 99 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of incapability

as in inability

the lack of sufficient ability, power, or means the apparent incapability of the president's staff to deal with the crisis

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adjective

(ˌ)in-ˈkā-pə-bəl

as in unfit

lacking qualities (as knowledge, skill, or ability) required to do a job hired a supremely incapable assistant who only made a mess of things

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This could reflect in features such as automation incapabilities, incompetent workflow designs, overreliance on legacy infrastructure and lack of alignment in financial transformation. — Dr. Saheer Nelliparamban, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 Trump’s command of Congress owes to the incapability of many politicians to see beyond the next election. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 29 Jan. 2026

Adjective

The Molotov cocktails that English brought to the Capitol appeared to be incapable of igniting, the judge noted. — Michael Kunzelman, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2026 His costly miscalculation exploded into a life-and-death war fiasco that an incompetent and dishonest administration is now incapable of ending. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for incapability

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Johnson’s mayoral tenure has been marked by an inability to work with Springfield, a skill deficiency displayed by his staunch allies at the teachers union and the aligned board members on the CBOE.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
Indecisiveness and the inability to keep commitments are a widespread social problem, which has indeed led to the demise of private entertaining.

— Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026

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