Incapacity

Pronunciation: /ˌɪnkəˈpæsətiː/

Incapacity (noun)

  1. A state in which someone cannot do something because of illness, injury, or lack of ability.
  2. A legal condition where a person is not allowed to make decisions or manage their affairs.
  3. A general lack of ability to do something, especially when it affects performance or results.

Examples

  • Her incapacity made it hard to finish the task.
  • The accident caused his incapacity to work for weeks.