Synonyms: incapable, incompetent, unequal to
Definition: not meeting requirements
Usage: unequal to the demands put upon him
Similar words: unequal, inadequate
Definition: lacking the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task
Usage: inadequate training; the staff was inadequate; she was unequal to the task
Synonyms: incapable
Definition: (followed by `of') lacking capacity or ability
Usage: incapable of carrying a tune; he is incapable of understanding the matter; incapable of doing the work
Similar words: unable
Definition: (usually followed by `to') lacking necessary physical or mental ability
Usage: dyslexics are unable to learn to read adequately; the sun was unable to melt enough snow
Synonyms: incapable
Definition: not being susceptible to or admitting of something (usually followed by `of')
Usage: incapable of solution
Similar words: unsusceptible, insusceptible
Definition: not susceptible to