incapable
/ɪnˈkeɪpəbl̩/ adjective B2- Not capable (of doing something); unable. · A pint glass is incapable of holding more than a pint of liquid.· I consider him incapable of dishonesty.
- Not in a state to receive; not receptive; not susceptible; not able to admit. · incapable of pain, or pleasure; incapable of stain or injury
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Barry had engaged to stay with the children during her absence, was helpless and bewildered, quite incapable of thinking what to do, or doing it if she thought of it.
Diana flung the paper on the table and herself on Anne’s bed, utterly breathless and incapable of further speech.
Miss Bingley, however, was incapable of disappointing Mr.
Bennet seemed incapable of fatigue while enumerating the advantages of the match.
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