incapable
Example Sentences
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Because he was incapable of envy, he was everyone’s biggest cheerleader.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
I wanted to dispel the idea that we are incapable of having loving, meaningful relationships.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
Short seller Iceberg Research alleged in late 2024 that the first facility was a tiny lab incapable of mass production, providing photos and floor plans to support its claim.
From Barron's • May 11, 2026
Elsewhere, a couple of people scrolled on their mobiles, seemingly incapable of focusing on the big screen.
From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026
“Dr. Woodhull being sick, ailing and incapable of self-support, I felt it my duty to myself and to human nature that he should be cared for,” she said.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
Vocabulary lists containing incapable
The Watsons Go to Birmingham
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"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 12–15
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A Wrinkle in Time
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