Incapable vs Hesitant - What's the difference?
incapable | hesitant |
Not capable (of doing something); unable.
Not in a state to receive; not receptive; not susceptible; not able to admit.
(dated) One who is morally or mentally weak or inefficient; an imbecile; a simpleton.
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Tending to hesitate, wait, or proceed with caution or reservation.
As adjectives the difference between incapable and hesitant
is that incapable is not capable (of doing something); unable while hesitant is hesitant, shaky.As a noun incapable
is (dated) one who is morally or mentally weak or inefficient; an imbecile; a simpleton.As a verb hesitant is
.incapable
English
Adjective
(en adjective)- A pint glass is incapable of holding more than a pint of liquid.
- I consider him incapable of dishonesty.
- incapable''' of pain, or pleasure; '''incapable of stain or injury
Derived terms
* incapability * incapablySynonyms
* (not capable) unable * (not in a state to receive) refusingAntonyms
* capableNoun
(en noun)hesitant
English
Adjective
(en adjective)- I am hesitant to recommend him as a manager because he has a short temper.