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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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The Times was not able to independently confirm these allegations.

From Los Angeles Times

His internet connection cut off around midday on the first day of the attacks, he recalls, and he was not able to get back online for two days.

From BBC

"I am sorry that I was not able to repay the faith you bestowed in me with the outcome you all deserved," he added.

From BBC

Bryan Simpson, hospitality organiser with the Unite union, said the workforce were only given 25 minutes' notice and were not able to ask questions.

From BBC

For his fans who were not able to bag a ticket to the show in Manchester, Netflix will release the full concert - Harry Styles: One Night in Manchester - on Sunday at 19:00 GMT.

From BBC

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.