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
Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
Dakota Johnson, queen of all nepo babies, is incapable of being boring.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 18 May 2025
Perhaps being incapable of these thoughts would be a mercy in itself.
—Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 16 May 2025
Just as in years past, those players looked incapable of doing so.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 15 May 2025
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Adjective
Bears are betting the president is incapable of doing either.
—Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
Dakota Johnson, queen of all nepo babies, is incapable of being boring.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 18 May 2025
Perhaps being incapable of these thoughts would be a mercy in itself.
—Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 16 May 2025
Just as in years past, those players looked incapable of doing so.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incapability
Noun
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Plenty of art is a metaphor for our inability to connect with one another.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
25 May 2025
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Their bites attack the nervous system, possibly leading to seizures, the inability to walk or the inability to breathe due to respiratory paralysis or extreme swelling in the throat, Willey warned.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 May 2025
Adjective
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The man, 41, was taken to the hospital once the flight landed, and he was later arrested on suspicion of being unfit for duty, per the statement.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
1 June 2025
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The trouble is, the president who insisted that Biden was unfit now encourages speculation about seeking a clearly unconstitutional third term.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
29 May 2025
Adjective
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Trump is somewhat incompetent at being an autocrat right now.—
Steve Inskeep,
NPR,
6 June 2025
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Two common themes emerged: many aren’t sure of who the DA is or what the office does and, those who do know, view the DA as ineffective, unprofessional and, in many cases, incompetent.—
Craig MacLellan,
Boston Herald,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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Here, Rodel shares how to make the unfitted kitchen trend your own, one statement-worthy piece at a time.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 May 2025
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Mix Materials The beauty in the unfitted kitchen aesthetic is found in its collected look.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 May 2025
Adjective
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Without the matching funds, Adams has so far been unable to significantly ramp up her campaign with TV ads.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
30 May 2025
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Alexander has been unable to stay on the field over the last two years.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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“Incapability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incapability. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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