incapable
adjective
1. (followed by `of') lacking capacity or ability
- incapable of carrying a tune
- he is incapable of understanding the matter
- incapable of doing the work
Similar word(s): unable, incompetent
2. not being susceptible to or admitting of something (usually followed by `of')
- incapable of solution
Similar word(s): insusceptible, unsusceptible
3. (followed by `of') not having the temperament or inclination for
- simply incapable of lying
4. not meeting requirements
Similar word(s): inadequate, unequal, incompetent
Sentences with incapable as an adjective:
- A pint glass is incapable of holding more than a pint of liquid.
- I consider him incapable of dishonesty.
- incapable of pain, or pleasure; incapable of stain or injury
noun
1. (dated) One who is morally or mentally weak or inefficient; an imbecile; a simpleton.