Incapable

usgb/ɪnˈkeɪpəbl/
adjective

Not able to do something or to achieve something.

He is incapable of telling the truth.
Visual representation of "incapable" - Not able to do something or to achieve something

Often appears as...

  • incapable of understanding
  • incapable of change
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Emotional Weight

Incapable often carries a suggestion of failure or deficiency.

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After many tries, he felt incapable of success.
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Personal Limitations

Use it to describe a person's limits without specifying a reason.

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They're incapable of carrying heavy weights.
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Emphasizes Inability

Highlight someone's inability in a specific situation.

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He's incapable of committing to any plan.
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