Definitions

unable

[uhn-ey-buhl] / ʌnˈeɪ bəl /

ADJECTIVE

not having talent, skill

Synonyms

STRONGEST

helpless impotent inadequate incapable not able 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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"Somebody who was unable to carry a cup of tea with one arm can now walk from room to room holding it stably," he says.

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"She was no longer a 76-year-old, she was in her 90s," he said, adding that his wife was unable to steady herself to walk.

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"We have encountered unforeseen challenges that despite the best efforts of our team, the producers, and promoters we have been unable to resolve," he said.

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They added on top of this there was a high number of patients who were safe to be discharged but the hospital was unable to do so.

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The family were also unable to proceed with a clinical negligence case against Andrew's doctors because legal rules can bar the recovery of damages closely connected to a serious criminal act.

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unable

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