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

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uncapable

I have followed this Trade of being an Aunt, ever since Age made me uncapable of being a Niece.

From The London-Bawd: With Her Character and Life Discovering the Various and Subtle Intrigues of Lewd Women by Anonymous

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

He's put out of Commission with disgrace, and held uncapable of bearing Office ever hereafter.

From The Works of Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher Volume 2 of 10: Introduction to the Elder Brother by Fletcher, John

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

Force first prevail’d, and then Reason: They urg’d all to him, that might oppose his Rage; but nothing weigh’d so greatly with him as the King’s old Age, uncapable of injuring him with Imoinda.

From The Works of Aphra Behn Volume V by Summers, Montague