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
Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025
For the eight minutes the Mets batted in the bottom of the eighth, Garrett was a shark incapable of pausing even for a second.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 5 July 2025
There have been countless occasions when he was asked to get another batter, another few outs, when his weary body was simply incapable of doing so.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
This fact underscores Einstein’s wisdom that average individuals are incapable of understanding why great leaders always choose freedom of honesty over the prison of others’ opinions.
—Dr. Adil Dalal, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
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Adjective
Prior to the Israeli strikes and breakdown of negotiations, Araghchi had stated that Iran would only accept a nuclear agreement that allowed the country to continue enriching uranium, albeit at far lower levels incapable of producing a bomb.
—Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025
For the eight minutes the Mets batted in the bottom of the eighth, Garrett was a shark incapable of pausing even for a second.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 5 July 2025
There have been countless occasions when he was asked to get another batter, another few outs, when his weary body was simply incapable of doing so.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
This fact underscores Einstein’s wisdom that average individuals are incapable of understanding why great leaders always choose freedom of honesty over the prison of others’ opinions.
—Dr. Adil Dalal, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incapability
Noun
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Parkinson’s patients typically notice a physical slowing and inability to move their body.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
25 July 2025
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His inability to defend and his swing and miss rate are just so hard to overcome.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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While red flags were posted on nearby sections of the beach, her lawsuit alleges the city should have known the entire area was unfit for swimming.—
Tresa Baldas,
Freep.com,
21 July 2025
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Trump's nomination of Adams this month stirred outrage among some of the president's opponents at home who said Adams was unfit for the job.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 July 2025
Adjective
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He was found incompetent to stand trial, which in the state of Colorado, means he must be released from custody, Padden's office told Fox News Digital earlier this month.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
22 July 2025
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Malfunctioning surveillance equipment, conveniently incompetent jail staff, and statements from individuals such as the mayor of New York and Epstein’s brother played roles in fomenting this coalition.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
18 July 2025
Adjective
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Here, Rodel shares how to make the unfitted kitchen trend your own, one statement-worthy piece at a time.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 May 2025
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Mix Materials The beauty in the unfitted kitchen aesthetic is found in its collected look.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 May 2025
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Advertisement Read more: The True Cost of Trump’s Cuts to NOAA and NASA Many offices around the country are unable to carry out previously routine tasks like releasing weather balloons to get precise atmospheric data—and experts say forecasts have already been less accurate this year.—
Simmone Shah,
Time,
15 July 2025
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The rule also would have prohibited lenders from using medical devices, such as wheelchairs or prosthetic limbs, as collateral for loans and barred them from repossessing the devices if patients were unable to repay the loans.—
Tami Luhby,
CNN Money,
15 July 2025
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“Incapability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incapability. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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