incapableness

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incapableness
Noun
  • As an example, the suit pointed out that the ADA requires wheelchair-accessible spaces be dispersed throughout a venue so that people with disabilities may choose seating in a variety of locations comparable to those available to non-disabled attendees.
    Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 8 June 2026
  • That's because federal law generally protects Social Security retirement, disability and survivor benefits from garnishment by most private creditors.
    Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 8 June 2026
Noun
  • While there are some drawbacks compared to traditional investments — such as its inability to earn dividends — there are several ways to add gold to your portfolio.
    Liz Knueven, CNBC, 4 June 2026
  • Issues discussed by the candidates ranged from an inability to hire and retain deputies, department morale and poor conditions at the Men’s Central Jail.
    Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 4 June 2026
Noun
  • Immortality would also be lost on Stoyte, who rivals the carp in his mindless incapacity to notice anything interesting.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 May 2026
  • Without clear incapacity provisions, decision-making freezes.
    Andre Pennington, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Noun
  • This is not an office known for its incompetence.
    Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
  • Not using it signals incompetence; using it signals very little.
    Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Noun
  • Federal agents have descended upon the home of Cindy Rodriguez Singh, the North Texas mom who was recently sent to a state hospital after an incompetency ruling in the murder of her young son.
    Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 12 May 2026
  • The longer the delay, the more the system risks turning temporary incompetency into long-term confinement.
    Stephen Martin, Oklahoma Watch, 30 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Trump’s command of Congress owes to the incapability of many politicians to see beyond the next election.
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 29 Jan. 2026
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“Incapableness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incapableness. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.

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