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incapable

/ɪn'keɪpəbəl/

Synonyms of incapable Antonyms of incapable Examples of incapable Usage of incapable Parts of incapable Definition that contains incapable Words sounding like incapable Explanation of incapable

adjective
not meeting requirements
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incompetent unequal to unequal inadequate
adjective
(followed by `of') lacking capacity or ability
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"incapable of carrying a tune" "he is incapable of understanding the matter" "incapable of doing the work"

Similar:

unable

Opposite:

capable
adjective
not being susceptible to or admitting of something (usually followed by `of')
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"incapable of solution"

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unsusceptible insusceptible
(followed by `of') not having the temperament or inclination for
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"simply incapable of lying"
Opposite:

capable

Examples of incapable

"incapable of carrying a tune"
"he is incapable of understanding the matter"
"incapable of doing the work"
"incapable of solution"
"simply incapable of lying"