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CAPABLE Antonyms

There are 8 antonyms of the word capable. (opposite meanings)
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Best Opposite Words For CAPABLE

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incapable
adjectiveadj
adjective

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

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

adjective satellite

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

• not meeting requirements

inadequate
adjectiveadj
adjective

• lacking the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task

adjective satellite

• of insufficient quantity to meet a need

incompetent
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• legally not qualified or sufficient

• not qualified or suited for a purpose

noun

• someone who is not competent to take effective action

adjective satellite

• showing lack of skill or aptitude

• not doing a good job

• not meeting requirements

inept
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• not elegant or graceful in expression

• generally incompetent and ineffectual

• revealing lack of perceptiveness or judgment or finesse

insufficient
adjectiveadj
adjective

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

unable
adjectiveadj
adjective

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

adjective satellite

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

• lacking in power or forcefulness

unfit
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• below the required standards for a purpose

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

adjective satellite

• physically unsound or diseased

verb

• make unfit or unsuitable

unqualified
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not limited or restricted

• not meeting the proper standards and requirements and training

• legally not qualified or sufficient

adjective satellite

• having no right or entitlement

Alternatives for INCAPABLE

Alternatives for INADEQUATE

Alternatives for INCOMPETENT

Alternatives for INEPT

Alternatives for INSUFFICIENT

Alternatives for UNABLE

Alternatives for UNFIT

Alternatives for UNQUALIFIED

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