incapable

• Beschreibt jemanden oder etwas, dem die Fähigkeit, das Können oder die Kraft fehlt, etwas zu tun.

Describes someone or something that lacks the ability, skill, or power to do something.

1. Lacking capacity or abilityB2formal

   Not having the necessary skill, power, or ability to do something.

   Unfähig

   • He is incapable of completing the task on his own.
   • The machine is incapable of processing such large files.
   • She felt incapable of making a decision under pressure.

   Synonymehelplessinadequateincompetentineptpowerlessunableunfitunqualified

   Antonymeableadeptcapablecompetentproficientskillful

2. Not susceptible or admittingC1formal

   Not open to or allowing a particular action, condition, or quality.

   Nicht empfänglich für

   • This material is incapable of conducting electricity.
   • The theory is incapable of proof under current conditions.
   • His argument is incapable of being refuted.

   Synonymeimmuneimperviousinsusceptibleresistantunsusceptible

3. Lacking temperament or inclinationB2formal

   Not having the natural disposition or desire for something.

   Nicht geeignet

   • She is incapable of cruelty towards animals.
   • He is incapable of lying, even to protect himself.
   • They are incapable of understanding such complex emotions.

   Synonymeaversedisinclinedindisposedloathreluctantunwilling

   Antonymedisposedinclinedpronewilling

4. Not meeting requirementsB2formal

   Failing to satisfy necessary standards or conditions.

   Nicht den Anforderungen entsprechend

   • The candidate was deemed incapable for the position.
   • This old equipment is incapable of meeting modern safety standards.
   • The plan was rejected as incapable of achieving the desired results.

   Synonymeinadequateineligibleunfitunqualifiedunsuitable

   Antonymeablecapablecompetentqualified