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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Recent Examples of incapability
Trump’s command of Congress owes to the incapability of many politicians to see beyond the next election.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 29 Jan. 2026
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for incapability
inability
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The sources claimed staffing was insufficient and that staff members were poorly trained, and that an inability to handle the massive volume of patient and provider data jeopardized coverage for millions.—
Jason Kane,
NBC news,
6 May 2026
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Faced with that reality, our inability to relate to one another becomes almost obscene.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
6 May 2026
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“Incapability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incapability. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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