pou'ər-lĭs
(Obsolete) Lacking self-restraint.
Susceptible to physical harm or damage:
The definition of incapable is not having the ability, strength or legal qualification to do something.
Weak; lacking forcefulness
dominant (antonym)
Dominant refers to a gene that will present itself by producing a characteristic that can be inherited.
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Not firm or strong physically; weak; feeble, as from old age
(Usually offensive) Having any difficulty or impediment which can be likened to a crippling injury.
weak (related)
Lacking in vigour or expression.
Not strong or substantial; slight:
(Biology) Unable to survive or produce viable offspring in a particular environment.
strong (antonym)
Having an intense or offensive effect on the senses:
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potent (antonym)
Able to achieve and maintain an erection that allows for sexual intercourse. Used of a male.
Not adequate; not sufficient; not equal to what is required
Lacking bodily strength; weak:
The definition of defenseless is someone or something completely vulnerable that has no form of protection or no means of protection.
Low; despicable:
powerful (antonym)
The definition of powerful is having a lot of strength, authority or force.
help (related)
Lacking power or strength
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impotent. weak
The definition of nugatory is worthless or useless.
compel (related)
defenceless (related)
unaccountable (related)
ability (related)
Lacking power or strength
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unwilling (related)
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