incapable
Example Sentences
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I wanted to dispel the idea that we are incapable of having loving, meaningful relationships.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
It begins with specious theories and disingenuous arguments advanced by people who believe themselves incapable of bigotry.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 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
One of the most common arguments espoused by the antisuffrage forces was that women were not emotionally strong enough to handle the responsibility of voting and were thus incapable of making sound political decisions.
From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler
Vocabulary lists containing incapable
The Watsons Go to Birmingham
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