Antonyms for capable

Antonyms for (adj) capable

Main entry: capable

Definition: (usually followed by `of') having capacity or ability

Usage: capable of winning; capable of hard work; capable of walking on two feet

Antonyms: incapable

Definition: (followed by `of') lacking capacity or ability


Antonyms: unable

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


Antonyms: shy, timid, unsure, diffident

Definition: lacking self-confidence


Main entry: capable

Definition: (followed by `of') having the temperament or inclination for

Usage: no one believed her capable of murder

Antonyms: incapable

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


Main entry: adequate to, up to, capable, equal to

Definition: having the requisite qualities for

Usage: equal to the task; the work isn't up to the standard I require

Antonyms: differ

Definition: be different


Antonyms: unequal

Definition: poorly balanced or matched in quantity or value or measure


Antonyms: unequal, inadequate

Definition: lacking the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task


Main entry: capable, able

Definition: have the skills and qualifications to do things well

Usage: able teachers; a capable administrator; children as young as 14 can be extremely capable and dependable

Antonyms: incompetent

Definition: not qualified or suited for a purpose


Antonyms: unqualified, incompetent

Definition: legally not qualified or sufficient


Main entry: subject, capable, open

Definition: possibly accepting or permitting

Usage: a passage capable of misinterpretation; open to interpretation; an issue open to question; the time is fixed by the director and players and therefore subject to much variation

Antonyms: unsusceptible, insusceptible

Definition: not susceptible to


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