Incapable: meaning, definitions and examples
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incapable
[ ɪnˈkeɪpəbl ]
feeling
Not having the ability or qualities necessary to do something.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He felt incapable of making a decision.
- She was declared mentally incapable of managing her own affairs.
skill
Lacking the necessary skill or competence for a particular task or role.
Synonyms
inadequate, inexperienced, unqualified
Examples of usage
- He is incapable of playing the piano.
- She was deemed incapable of leading the team.
Translations
Translations of the word "incapable" in other languages:
🇵🇹 incapaz
🇮🇳 असमर्थ
🇩🇪 unfähig
🇮🇩 tidak mampu
🇺🇦 нездатний
🇵🇱 niezdolny
🇯🇵 無能
🇫🇷 incapable
🇪🇸 incapaz
🇹🇷 aciz
🇰🇷 무능한
🇸🇦 غير قادر
🇨🇿 neschopný
🇸🇰 neschopný
🇨🇳 无能力
🇸🇮 nesposoben
🇮🇸 óhæfur
🇰🇿 қабілетсіз
🇬🇪 უუნარო
🇦🇿 qabiliyyətsiz
🇲🇽 incapaz
Word origin
The word 'incapable' originates from the Latin word 'incapabilis', which is a combination of 'in-' (not) and 'capabilis' (able). The term has been used in English since the 16th century to describe the lack of ability or competence in various contexts.
See also: capabilities, capability, capably.