adjective

incapacitated

Incapacitated (adjective) means Unable to act or function normally, often through injury, illness, or intoxication. Example: “The driver was incapacitated after the crash and couldn't get out of the car.”

adjective

Unable to act or function normally, often through injury, illness, or intoxication.

"The driver was incapacitated after the crash and couldn't get out of the car."

"A stroke left him partially incapacitated for months."

How to use incapacitated

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishPhysically or mentally unable to do things you'd normally do.

Common pairings

temporarily incapacitated severely incapacitated left him incapacitated

Word forms

more incapacitated comparative, most incapacitated superlative

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Frequently asked questions

What does “incapacitated” mean?

The word “incapacitated” means unable to act or function normally, often through injury, illness, or intoxication. In plain terms, physically or mentally unable to do things you'd normally do.

How do you use “incapacitated” in a sentence?

Here is “incapacitated” used in a sentence: “The driver was incapacitated after the crash and couldn't get out of the car.”

What part of speech is “incapacitated”?

“Incapacitated” is an adjective.

What is the meaning of incapacitated?

"incapacitated" (adjective) means unable to act or function normally, often through injury, illness, or intoxication.