incapably

adverb

in·​capably "+ How to pronounce incapably (audio)
Synonyms of incapablynext
: in an incapable manner : without competence or capability
especially : to a degree that renders incapable
incapably drunk

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“Incapably.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/incapably. Accessed 20 Dec. 2025.

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