Incapable and Masterful

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Incapable adjective - Lacking qualities (as knowledge, skill, or ability) required to do a job.

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Masterful is an antonym for incapable.

Nearby Word: incapability

Masterful adjective - Having or showing exceptional knowledge, experience, or skill in a field of endeavor.

Usage example: a president who was celebrated as a masterful communicator of his administration's policies

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Incapable is an antonym for masterful.

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