uncapable

American  

[uhn-key-puh-buhl] / ʌnˈkeɪ pə bəl /

adjective

1. incapable.

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Etymology

Origin of uncapable

First recorded in 1580–90; un- ¹ + capable

Example Sentences

I had a long-boat in a frame that I brought out of England, by which I might have made a shift to do it; but my carpenter was uncapable to set her up.

From A Continuation of a Voyage to New Holland by Dampier, William

Good sir, look upon him— But let it be with my eyes, and the care You should owe to your daughter's life and safety, Of which, without him, she's uncapable, And you'll approve him worthy.

From The Buccaneer A Tale by Hall, S. C., Mrs.

And secondly, as to the other of these operations on colours, that is, the deepning of them, Limners and Painters colours are for the most part also uncapable.

From Micrographia Some Physiological Descriptions of Minute Bodies Made by Magnifying Glasses with Observations and Inquiries Thereupon by Hooke, Robert

Wretch that I am, uncapable of all comfort, And therefore I intreat my friends and kinsfolk, And you my Lord, for some space to forbear Your courteous visitations.

From Beaumont & Fletcher's Works (1 of 10) - the Custom of the Country by Beaumont, Francis

According to this doctrine, Palingenius was much in the wrong to say, that wine makes churchmen uncapable to perform the duties of their function.

From Ebrietatis Encomium or, the Praise of Drunkenness by Samber, Robert