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incapable

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of incapable

lacking qualities (as knowledge, skill, or ability) required to do a job

hired a supremely incapable assistant who only made a mess of things

Synonyms of incapable

inapt, incompetent, inept, inexpert, unable, unfit, unfitted, unqualified, unskilled, unskillful

Words Related to incapable

ineffective, ineffectual, inefficient

amateurish, callow, dilettantish, green, inexperienced, raw, unprofessional

unequipped, unprepared, untrained

useless, worthless

disqualified, ineligible

Near Antonyms of incapable

prepared, ready, trained

accomplished, ace, adept, consummate, crack, experienced, practiced (also practised), seasoned, veteran, virtuoso

all-around (also all-round), protean, versatile

Antonyms of incapable

able, capable, competent, expert, fit, qualified, skilled, skillful, ultracompetent

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