Synonyms of incapability

incapability 1 of 2

noun

as in inability

the lack of sufficient ability, power, or means

the apparent incapability of the president's staff to deal with the crisis

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

incapable

2 of 2

adjective

(ˌ)in-ˈkā-pə-bəl 

as in unfit

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 & Similar Words

• unfit
• incompetent
• unfitted
• unable
• unskilled
• inexperienced
• ineligible
• unprepared
• inept
• unqualified
• useless
• ineffective
• inapt
• inefficient
• inexpert
• ineffectual
• unskillful
• worthless
• unprofessional
• untrained
• amateurish
• disqualified
• green
• unequipped
• wanting
• callow
• raw
• dilettantish

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• capable
• able
• competent
• skilled
• expert
• qualified
• skillful
• ready
• prepared
• fit
• trained
• adept
• ultracompetent
• experienced
• practised
• seasoned
• crack
• accomplished
• consummate
• veteran
• ace
• practiced
• virtuoso
• versatile
• overqualified
• all-round
• protean
• all-around

Examples of incapability in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

But he was typecast in the eyes of NFL scouts as a third-down, change-of-pace player, incapable of carrying the load as a bruising back running between the tackles. —Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2024

Although Hezbollah has been under relentless attack in recent days, Iran has proved incapable — and possibly unwilling — to protect its protégés in Lebanon. —Dan De Luce, NBC News, 30 Sep. 2024

Lebanon’s central government is either uninterested or incapable of challenging Syria and Iran. —Matthew Continetti, National Review, 28 Sep. 2024

Frieda, now entirely incapable of playing nice, taking big, blatant swipes at her daughters, Shelly grimly staring at the board, and finally, Nancy bawling, and stomping out of the room. —Lizz Schumer, Peoplemag, 21 Sep. 2024