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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Media restrictions and limited access in Gaza have meant that AFP has been unable to independently verify casualty figures or freely cover all the violence.

From Barron's

Kelly was unable to sleep the night before the fight and took desperate measures shortly before walking to the ring.

From BBC

Those who are unable to pay in full by January 31 may be able to set up a "time to pay" arrangement online if they owe less than £30,000 and meet the criteria.

From BBC

It has been a frustration of an especially hands-on coaching staff that they have been unable to extensively drill the forwards on the training pitches.

From BBC

But, with most of Syria's population living below the poverty line and the minimum wage at around $75, many have found themselves unable to pay the new tariffs.

From Barron's

unable

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