Definitions

not able

ADJECTIVE

unable

Synonyms

STRONGEST

helpless impotent inadequate incapable powerless sidelined unfit weak

WEAK

can't cut it can't hack it can't make the grade clumsy hog-tied impuissant incapacitated incompetent ineffectual inefficacious inefficient inept inoperative no can do no good not cut out for not equal to not up to out of commission unfitted unqualified unskilled

Antonyms

STRONGEST

able capable competent fit potent qualified strong sufficient

WEAK

adequate skillful talented

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not able

Similar signals could accompany other short GRBs but may have gone unnoticed because earlier missions were not able to capture prompt emission at energies below the gamma-ray range.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 8, 2026

I’m one of those “coffee immediately or I’m not able to function” people.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026

Claypool alleged that two of the siblings had told the school that their brother Isaiah was at home and not able to go to school.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026

Angharad Rogers says families with incomes are "still not able to pay for food"

From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026

“I am sorry I am not able to assist you in any way.”

From "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie

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