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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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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Recent Examples of incapability
Judith Viorst, Allure, 1 Apr. 2025
The Twins needed to bang their way to victories, but were incapable of doing so.
—Dan Hayes, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
And Amtrak is incapable and inept.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 23 Mar. 2025
Both are lifers, apparently incapable of walking away.
—Brendan Quinn, The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
These people are concerned that the superficial—attention to looks—will obscure and distract us from what is truly significant, turning us into unserious and unreflective people incapable of making the best of what’s left.
—Judith Viorst, Allure, 1 Apr. 2025
The Twins needed to bang their way to victories, but were incapable of doing so.
—Dan Hayes, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
And Amtrak is incapable and inept.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 23 Mar. 2025
Both are lifers, apparently incapable of walking away.
—Brendan Quinn, The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incapability
Noun
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The researchers discovered that the solvent’s inability to mix with bodily fluids is key for the drug crystals to clump together and form a long-lasting drug reservoir (depot) beneath the skin post-injection.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Mar. 2025
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An inability to get the final defensive stops.—
Brendan Quinn,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The injunction request stated the premises were unfit for occupancy and owners did not have a valid city business license.—
Samantha Moilanen,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Just like an organization being certain that other players are unfit for the harsh glare of intense games in April.—
Aaron Portzline,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The police department’s insufficient and incompetent investigation cannot stand.—
Jeff A. Chamer,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2025
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After almost a year of being declared incompetent, her trial began in April 2023.—
Miguel Torres,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The in-person requirement was slated to go into effect on April 14, and applied to Social Security recipients unable to prove their identities online.—
Anne Marie Drummond Lee,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2025
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Applications for Real IDs will still be accepted after the deadline; those who haven't obtained their Real ID by May 7 will be unable to use it for travel or access to federal facilities until it is processed and issued.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Incapability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incapability. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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