as in inability
the lack of sufficient ability, power, or means
the apparent incapability of the president's staff to deal with the crisis
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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
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Recent Examples of incapability
Chris Lee, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2025
The whole scene reinforced the criticism that the vice president was either incapable, or afraid, of answering tough questions on her own.
—Amie Parnes, The Hill, 13 Mar. 2025
Child and Dependent Care Credit: Provides a credit for a percentage of expenses paid for the care of qualifying individuals, such as children under 13 or a spouse or dependent who is incapable of self-care, to enable the taxpayer to work or look for work.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
The apartment belongs to Booth, who doesn’t work and seems incapable of holding down a job.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Taken on its own merit, a movie premiere is pretty much incapable of dictating a film’s box-office fate.
—Chris Lee, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2025
The whole scene reinforced the criticism that the vice president was either incapable, or afraid, of answering tough questions on her own.
—Amie Parnes, The Hill, 13 Mar. 2025
Child and Dependent Care Credit: Provides a credit for a percentage of expenses paid for the care of qualifying individuals, such as children under 13 or a spouse or dependent who is incapable of self-care, to enable the taxpayer to work or look for work.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
The apartment belongs to Booth, who doesn’t work and seems incapable of holding down a job.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incapability
Noun
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This creates unnecessary risks for businesses, as an inability to verify VAT-IDs promptly may lead to incorrect tax reporting and potential penalties.—
Aleksandra Bal,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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That meant a cocktail of damaging offensive droughts, an inability to control ball-handlers off the dribble, an inability to stop sustained runs, too many offensive rebounds and put-backs by the opponent, mindless turnovers and second half collapses.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
16 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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These individuals—who meet all military requirements, are deployed worldwide, and serve with distinction—are now labeled unfit based on a characteristic that has nothing to do with their abilities or performance.—
Carlos Del Toro,
Newsweek,
17 Mar. 2025
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When the Gulf War broke out in 1990, many staffers resisted covering it at all, deeming it a jingoistic exercise unfit for media participation.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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On what planet would anyone buy this team and let that incompetent non- entity have any role ?—
Ken Rosenthal,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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Thank you to El Salvador and, in particular, President Bukele, for your understanding of this horrible situation, which was allowed to happen to the United States because of incompetent Democrat leadership.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
17 Mar. 2025
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For those looking to become members, but have previously been unable to find the time to schedule the appointment, several pop-ups in New York City this spring can provide the opportunity.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Mar. 2025
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The agency was unable to notify seven employees about reinstatement.—
Ashley Murray,
Baltimore Sun,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Incapability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incapability. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.
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