Synonyms of incapacity

incapacity

noun

ˌin-kə-ˈpa-sə-tē 

as in inability

the lack of sufficient ability, power, or means

her entrenched incapacity for decision-making doesn't make her a very good boss

Synonyms & Similar Words

• inability
• incapability
• incompetency
• incompetence
• impotence
• ineptitude
• powerlessness
• insufficiency
• inadequacy
• disqualification
• inaptitude
• inefficiency
• ineffectiveness
• inefficacy
• ineffectuality
• ineffectualness
• inefficaciousness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ability
• capacity
• competence
• competency
• capability
• adequacy
• potency
• gift
• talent
• endowment
• aptitude
• efficiency
• genius
• flair
• effectiveness
• knack
• bent
• power
• strength
• fitness
• suitability
• potency
• efficaciousness
• effectualness
• suitableness
• puissance
• sinew

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of incapacity

The incapacity to proceed statute in North Carolina doesn’t expressly prevent applying it retroactively, Emry argues. —Kallie Cox, Charlotte Observer, 17 Jan. 2025

Then-Secretary of State Robert Lansing invoked Article II, Section 1 of the Constitution, which provides for the vice president to assume presidential duties in cases of incapacity. —Richard Menger Md Mpa, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025

Kumar believes the 25th Amendment − which creates a process to remove the president in case of incapacity or inability to serve − is the best remedy. —David Plazas, The Tennessean, 7 Aug. 2024

But the ultimate failure was their incapacity to adapt to a new global political paradigm, particularly after the 2008 subprime crisis in the United States and the ensuing 2010 EU debt crisis. —Agustino Fontevecchia, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025