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INCAPABILITY Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the word incapability. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word incapability. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for INCAPABILITY

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helplessness
nounn
noun

• powerlessness revealed by an inability to act

• the state of needing help from something

• a feeling of being unable to manage

impotence
nounn
noun

• the quality of lacking strength or power; being weak and feeble

• an inability (usually of the male animal) to copulate

inadequacy
nounn
noun

• lack of an adequate quantity or number

• a lack of competence

• unsatisfactoriness by virtue of being inadequate

incompetence
nounn
noun

• lack of physical or intellectual ability or qualifications

• inability of a part or organ to function properly

ineffectiveness
nounn
noun

• lacking the power to be effective

inefficiency
nounn
noun

• unskillfulness resulting from a lack of efficiency

ineptitude
nounn
noun

• unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training

• having no qualities that would render it valuable or useful

powerlessness
nounn
noun

• the quality of lacking strength or power; being weak and feeble

incapableness
nounn
noun

• lack of potential for development

• the quality of not being capable -- physically or intellectually or legally

Best Hypernyms For INCAPABILITY

Here is a list of related hypernyms for incapability, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (9)
inability defect deficiency disability inaptitude incompetence ineptitude unfitness weakness

Alternatives for HELPLESSNESS

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