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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

Example Sentences

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In Florida, a medical power of attorney authorizes your brother to make medical decisions on your mother’s behalf if she were not able to do so.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 25, 2026

I am not able to continue this role-play.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

Kaitlyn, who is 15 years old, is studying for GCSEs and said she was not able to "access the work I needed to do" due to the IT problems.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Due to reporting restrictions, AFP is not able to independently verify tolls in Iran.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

As we drew nearer, the castle appeared more vast than the entire village, and the sun itself was not able to brighten its gray stone walls.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein