Synonyms of incapacity

incapacity

noun

ˌin-kə-ˈpa-sə-tē 

as in inability

the lack of sufficient ability, power, or means

her entrenched incapacity for decision-making doesn't make her a very good boss

Synonyms & Similar Words

• inability
• incapability
• incompetency
• incompetence
• impotence
• ineptitude
• powerlessness
• insufficiency
• inadequacy
• disqualification
• inaptitude
• inefficiency
• ineffectiveness
• inefficacy
• ineffectuality
• ineffectualness
• inefficaciousness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ability
• capacity
• competence
• competency
• capability
• adequacy
• potency
• gift
• talent
• endowment
• aptitude
• efficiency
• genius
• flair
• effectiveness
• knack
• bent
• power
• strength
• fitness
• suitability
• potency
• efficaciousness
• effectualness
• suitableness
• puissance
• sinew

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of incapacity

The other top challenges included difficulty with identifying disruptions in real-time (26 percent), reduced agility in diverting orders to alternative suppliers or locales (25 percent), and an incapacity to meet compliance requirements on materials traceability (25 percent). —Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019

Some readily agree and allow more flexibility for determining incapacity. —Carolyn Rosenblatt, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025

The incapacity to proceed statute in North Carolina doesn’t expressly prevent applying it retroactively, Emry argues. —Kallie Cox, Charlotte Observer, 17 Jan. 2025

Then-Secretary of State Robert Lansing invoked Article II, Section 1 of the Constitution, which provides for the vice president to assume presidential duties in cases of incapacity. —Richard Menger Md Mpa, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025