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
Scott Travers, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
In the 1980s, Washington was seized by the worry that American industry was incapable of competing with Japan’s economic juggernaut.
—Jude Blanchette, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
Will Reichard remains inconsistent There was a time earlier this season when rookie kicker Will Reichard seemed incapable of missing a kick of any kind.
—Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 6 Jan. 2025
Even a handful of defections can send a priority spiraling, and Republicans seem incapable of breaking their case of the spins.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 3 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
One man allegedly unloaded his pistol into Mary, only to find that the bullets were incapable of penetrating her thick hide.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
In the 1980s, Washington was seized by the worry that American industry was incapable of competing with Japan’s economic juggernaut.
—Jude Blanchette, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
Will Reichard remains inconsistent There was a time earlier this season when rookie kicker Will Reichard seemed incapable of missing a kick of any kind.
—Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 6 Jan. 2025
Even a handful of defections can send a priority spiraling, and Republicans seem incapable of breaking their case of the spins.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 3 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incapability
Noun
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With evolving attitudes toward drug policy, particularly the legalization and normalization of cannabis, businesses must acknowledge that past drug convictions do not equate to an inability to succeed professionally.—
Summer Westerbur,
Rolling Stone,
27 Jan. 2025
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The inability of Meta's META.O AI chatbot to identify the current president of the United States was elevated to urgent status by the Facebook owner this week, requiring a fast fix, a person familiar with the issue said.—
Katie Paul,
USA TODAY,
25 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Already, we’ve been disappointed by the body’s willingness to sign off on unfit nominees like Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, but here is where there must be a bipartisan drawing of the line.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
30 Jan. 2025
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Even Democrats, who say Patel is unqualified and unfit for the role, seemed resigned to his fate.—
Eric Cortellessa,
TIME,
30 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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And the protections shouldn't be such that someone who's incompetent is allowed to stay in a job.—
Mo Rocca,
CBS News,
26 Jan. 2025
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The agency found Cardwell was grossly incompetent, but investigators declined to pursue criminal charges.—
Olivia Lloyd,
Miami Herald,
21 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The issue is Bradley Beal needs to be part of any Suns trade package (since Devin Booker and Durant are off the table) to make the salary-cap math work, but the Suns have been unable to find a match for Beal.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 2025
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Once there, the Clearfield Regional Police Department (CRPD) was unable to get inside the structure due to smoke and flames, CRPD Asst.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
30 Jan. 2025
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“Incapability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incapability. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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