Incapable vs Useless - What's the difference?
incapable | useless |
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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Without use or possibility to be used.
Unhelpful, not useful; pointless (of an action).
(pejorative, of a person) good-for-nothing; not dependable.
(colloquial, of a person) unable to do well at a particular task or thing. Useless is mildly insulting.
As adjectives the difference between incapable and useless
is that incapable is not capable (of doing something); unable while useless is without use or possibility to be used.As a noun incapable
is (dated) one who is morally or mentally weak or inefficient; an imbecile; a simpleton.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)useless
English
Adjective
(en-adj)- This fork has prongs that are bent. It's useless now.
- I think it's useless to keep this discussion going. It's like talking to a wall.
- I tried my best to make him quit smoking, but my efforts were useless . He now smokes six packs a day.
- Bill never mows the lawn, takes out the trash or anything. He's useless , but I love him anyways.
- My brother is useless at most computer games, but he is an awesome PS2 player.
- Why do you keep trying? You're obviously useless at it.