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

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of incapacity

First, if Biden were to die in office (or have to relinquish the presidency because of incapacity under the 25th Amendment), Harris would become the incumbent president. —Louis Jacobson, Austin American-Statesman, 1 July 2024

But because of the incapacity of the LAF, Israeli mistrust of UNIFIL, the absence of an enforcement provision, and Hezbollah’s influence over decision-making in Beirut, Resolution 1701 was never fully implemented. —Steven Simon, Foreign Affairs, 30 Oct. 2024

Exceptions include people who submitted a voter removal request or those who cannot vote because of criminal convictions or mental incapacity. —April Rubin, Axios, 16 Oct. 2024

Whether for yourself or on behalf of your minor children, individuals can nominate agents to manage their affairs during times of absence or incapacity. —Ashley Case, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024