Clues for the word "INCAPABLE"
We've had 10 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 7 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Evening Standard Easy crossword on June 24, 2022.
Definition of incapable
- a. - Wanting in ability or qualification for the purpose or end in view; not large enough to contain or hold; deficient in physical strength, mental or moral power, etc.; not capable; as, incapable of holding a certain quantity of liquid; incapable of endurance, of comprehension, of perseverance, of reform, etc.
- a. - Not capable of being brought to do or perform, because morally strong or well disposed; -- used with reference to some evil; as, incapable of wrong, dishonesty, or falsehood.
- a. - Not in a state to receive; not receptive; not susceptible; not able to admit; as, incapable of pain, or pleasure; incapable of stain or injury.
- a. - Unqualified or disqualified, in a legal sense; as, a man under thirty-five years of age is incapable of holding the office of president of the United States; a person convicted on impeachment is thereby made incapable of holding an office of profit or honor under the government.
- a. - As a term of disgrace, sometimes annexed to a sentence when an officer has been cashiered and rendered incapable of serving his country.
- n. - One who is morally or mentally weak or inefficient; an imbecile; a simpleton.
Referring Clues
Last Seen In
- Evening Standard Easy - June 24, 2022
- Guardian Quiptic - January 25, 2016
- Guardian Cryptic - September 04, 2015
- Guardian Cryptic - September 18, 2013
- Netword - September 20, 2006
- King Syndicate - Premier Sunday - January 22, 2006
- Guardian Cryptic - October 27, 2005