INCAPACITIES Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

incapacity

noun

ˌin-kə-ˈpa-sə-tē

Definition of incapacity

as in inability

the lack of sufficient ability, power, or means her entrenched incapacity for decision-making doesn't make her a very good boss

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Recent Examples of incapacity Without clear incapacity provisions, decision-making freezes. — Andre Pennington, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026 Feerick is also an expert in Presidential incapacity. — Diego Lasarte, New Yorker, 4 May 2026 In New Jersey, lawmakers are considering a bill to amend a state law that allows parents to nominate standby, or temporary, guardians in the cases of death, incapacity, or debilitation. — CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2026 This definition also includes instance in which the victim is incapable of giving consent because of temporary or permanent mental or physical incapacity (include due to the influence of drugs or alcohol) or because of age. — Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 12 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for incapacity

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inability

Noun

It was reflected in his inability to record a single strikeout.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 8 July 2026
While there are some drawbacks compared to traditional investments — such as its inability to earn dividends — there are several ways to add gold to your portfolio.

— Liz Knueven, CNBC, 7 July 2026