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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

Example Sentences

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I am not able to continue this role-play.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

If you earn more than the limit, you are not able to make tax-deductible contributions.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

Owen, 17, is taking AS-levels and said he was not able to start any coursework which was due.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Her kids are older, so everything changes and she’s not able to work her ass off the way she used to and she has to confront that.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

I shook my head, not able to speak for a few seconds.

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon