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
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
29 Jan. 2026
Ann Manov,
Harpers Magazine,
23 June 2026
The capsule lacks a propulsion system and is incapable of deorbiting itself.
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Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
22 June 2026
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Noun
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
Adjective
Although incapable of exercising the right of suffrage themselves, why may it not be exercised for them by that active part of the society which exercises the same right for others equally incapable of acting for themselves.
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Ann Manov,
Harpers Magazine,
23 June 2026
The capsule lacks a propulsion system and is incapable of deorbiting itself.
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Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
22 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incapability
inability
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This move follows a successful loan spell at Monaco and his inability to impress new coach Hansi Flick.
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The ripple effect of food insecurity around the world from Ukraine’s inability to ship its normally massive grain crops.
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“Incapability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incapability. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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