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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She said she and other bystanders tried to open the door of the damaged Nissan to help free the occupants but were unable to do so.

From Los Angeles Times

Firdevs told us that all the treatments she carried out at Miracle IVF were in accordance with legislation - and she was unable to answer all of our questions because of patient confidentiality.

From BBC

Consumer resistance — or indifference — to AI slop, however, suggests that people still seek in entertainment some emotional or intellectual connection with human creators, which AI may be unable to replicate.

From Los Angeles Times

Seeing her so sad and unable to leave the house scared him.

From Literature

I bookmark the website and turn off my phone, unable to contain the smile that’s now stuck on my face.

From Literature

unable

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