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incapacity

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of incapacity

the lack of sufficient ability, power, or means

her entrenched incapacity for decision-making doesnʼt make her a very good boss

Synonyms of incapacity

impotence, inability, inadequacy, incapability, incompetence, incompetency, ineptitude, insufficiency, powerlessness

Words Related to incapacity

disqualification, inaptitude

ineffectiveness, ineffectuality, ineffectualness, inefficaciousness, inefficacy, inefficiency

Near Antonyms of incapacity

aptitude, bent, endowment, flair, genius, gift, knack, talent

effectiveness, effectualness, efficaciousness, efficiency

fitness, suitability, suitableness

potency, power, puissance, sinew, strength

Antonyms of incapacity

ability, adequacy, capability, capacity, competence, competency, potency

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