INCAPABLE Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

incapable

adjective

(ˌ)in-ˈkā-pə-bəl

Definition of incapable

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 incapable The notion is that children are both uniquely vulnerable to trafficking or other mistreatment and incapable of navigating their way through the byzantine immigration system without legal help. — Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2026 The familiarity of a news conference doesn’t mean that Rice is incapable of changing. — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2026 Real-world experience in professions may be a quality that AI is incapable of replicating, a new study suggests. — Joe McKendrick, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 Such images rested on the dehumanizing assumption that Black children were incapable of experiencing pain or suffering in the same way as their white counterparts. — The Conversation, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for incapable

Recent Examples of Synonyms for incapable

Adjective

Jacob Smith, the former staffer, criticized Talarico's opponent, Republican Ken Paxton, as unfit for office.

— Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026
His reelection campaign has been rocked by the allegations made by his ex-wife, Emily Moreno, and her senator dad, who says Miller is unfit to serve in Congress.

— Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of unfit

Adjective

So the archetype of an uncharismatic leader is not necessarily someone unlikeable, introverted, socially incompetent or ineffective.

— Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
The idea that government, which has been defined as incompetent and inefficient for decades, could provide grocery abundance and variety better than Walmart and Costco has triggered a visceral reaction among critics.

— Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of incompetent

Adjective

The Associated Press has been unable to reach Boparai at Beaver’s Mini Mart or by calling the store.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
Parton was also unable to attend the recent opening of her Dollywood theme park’s newest ride, the NightFlight Expedition, in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 22 Aug. 2026