incapable
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: incapables
Sense 1
Not capable (of doing something); unable.
Adjective
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Not in a state to receive; not receptive; not susceptible; not able to admit.
Adjective
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
One who is morally or mentally weak or inefficient; an imbecile; a simpleton.
NounRegister: dated
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “incapable” mean?
Not capable (of doing something); unable.
Is “incapable” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.