incapable Sentence Examples
- The child was incapable of tying their shoes, struggling despite repeated attempts.
- The elderly woman was physically incapable of climbing stairs due to her weak legs.
- The engine stalled and left the car incapable of moving, stranding the passengers.
- The student was incapable of comprehending the complex theory, despite studying diligently.
- The broken device was incapable of performing its intended function, rendering it useless.
- The inexperienced hiker underestimated the difficulty of the trail and was incapable of completing it.
- The government was incapable of controlling the rampant wildfires, which devastated entire communities.
- The team was incapable of winning the game, despite their best efforts and determination.
- The scientist was incapable of replicating the groundbreaking experiment, leaving the results unverified.
- The individual was emotionally incapable of handling the stress and pressure of the situation, resulting in a breakdown.
incapable Meaning
incapable (a)
(followed by `of') lacking capacity or ability
(followed by `of') not having the temperament or inclination for
incapable (s)
not being susceptible to or admitting of something (usually followed by `of')
not meeting requirements
incapable (a.)
Wanting in ability or qualification for the purpose or end in view; not large enough to contain or hold; deficient in physical strength, mental or moral power, etc.; not capable; as, incapable of holding a certain quantity of liquid; incapable of endurance, of comprehension, of perseverance, of reform, etc.
Not capable of being brought to do or perform, because morally strong or well disposed; -- used with reference to some evil; as, incapable of wrong, dishonesty, or falsehood.
Not in a state to receive; not receptive; not susceptible; not able to admit; as, incapable of pain, or pleasure; incapable of stain or injury.
Unqualified or disqualified, in a legal sense; as, a man under thirty-five years of age is incapable of holding the office of president of the United States; a person convicted on impeachment is thereby made incapable of holding an office of profit or honor under the government.
As a term of disgrace, sometimes annexed to a sentence when an officer has been cashiered and rendered incapable of serving his country.
incapable (n.)
One who is morally or mentally weak or inefficient; an imbecile; a simpleton.
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FAQs About the word incapable
(followed by `of') lacking capacity or ability, not being susceptible to or admitting of something (usually followed by `of'), (followed by `of') not having the
unable,unfit, incompetent, unfitted, unprepared, inept, ineligible, useless,unskilled, unqualified
capable,capable, skillful, qualified, skilled, able, qualified, competent, expert, expert
The child was incapable of tying their shoes, struggling despite repeated attempts.
The elderly woman was physically incapable of climbing stairs due to her weak legs.
The engine stalled and left the car incapable of moving, stranding the passengers.
The student was incapable of comprehending the complex theory, despite studying diligently.
