(followed by `of') lacking capacity or ability; incapable of carrying a tune; he is incapable of understanding the matter; incapable of doing the work'

(followed by `of') not having the temperament or inclination for; simply incapable of lying'

not being susceptible to or admitting of something (usually followed by `of'); incapable of solution'

not meeting requirements; unequal to the demands put upon him

[ Syn: incompetent , unequal to ]