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incapable

/ɪnˈkeɪpəbl̩/
noun
  1. One who is morally or mentally weak or inefficient; an imbecile; a simpleton.

adjective
  1. Not capable (of doing something); unable.

    "A pint glass is incapable of holding more than a pint of liquid."

  2. Not in a state to receive; not receptive; not susceptible; not able to admit.

    "incapable of pain, or pleasure; incapable of stain or injury"

Synonymsunable, refusing
Antonymscapable

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