INCAPABLES Synonyms

• lacking in or deprived of strength or power

• unable to function; without help

• unable to manage independently

• lacking power or ability

• (of a male) unable to copulate

• lacking the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task

• of insufficient quantity to meet a need

• (followed by `of') lacking capacity or ability

• (followed by `of') not having the temperament or inclination for

• not being susceptible to or admitting of something (usually followed by `of')

• not meeting requirements

• legally not qualified or sufficient

• not qualified or suited for a purpose

• someone who is not competent to take effective action

• showing lack of skill or aptitude

• not doing a good job

• not meeting requirements

• not producing an intended effect

• producing no result or effect

• lacking in power or forcefulness

• not elegant or graceful in expression

• generally incompetent and ineffectual

• revealing lack of perceptiveness or judgment or finesse

• of a quantity not able to fulfill a need or requirement

• lacking power

• (usually followed by `to') not having the necessary means or skill or know-how

• (usually followed by `to') lacking necessary physical or mental ability

• lacking in power or forcefulness

• below the required standards for a purpose

• not in good physical or mental condition; out of condition

• physically unsound or diseased

• make unfit or unsuitable

• not limited or restricted

• not meeting the proper standards and requirements and training

• legally not qualified or sufficient

• having no right or entitlement

• not having or showing or requiring special skill or proficiency

• lacking professional skill or expertise

• not doing a good job

• not meant or adapted for a particular purpose

• not capable of being applied

• not conducive to good moral development

• not worthy of being chosen (especially as a spouse)

• wanting in physical strength

• overly diluted; thin and insipid

• (used of vowels or syllables) pronounced with little or no stress

• wanting in moral strength, courage, or will; having the attributes of man as opposed to e.g. divine beings

• tending downward in price

• deficient or lacking in some skill

• lacking bodily or muscular strength or vitality

• (used of verbs) having standard (or regular) inflection

• not having authority, political strength, or governing power

• deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc

• likely to fail under stress or pressure

• deficient in intelligence or mental power