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unable

/ən'eɪbəl/

Synonyms of unable Antonyms of unable Examples of unable Usage of unable Parts of unable Definition that contains unable Words sounding like unable Explanation of unable

adjective
lacking in power or forcefulness
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"like an unable phoenix in hot ashes"

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ineffective ineffectual impotent
adjective
(usually followed by `to') lacking necessary physical or mental ability
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"dyslexics are unable to learn to read adequately" "the sun was unable to melt enough snow"

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incapable
adjective
(usually followed by `to') not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
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"unable to get to town without a car" "unable to obtain funds"
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able

Definition that contains unable

lost unable to function; without help
blind unable or unwilling to perceive or understand
blind unable to see
dumb unable to speak because of hereditary deafness
silent unable to speak because of hereditary deafness
helpless unable to function; without help
helpless unable to manage independently
mute unable to speak because of hereditary deafness
contradictory unable for both to exist or be true at the same time
inert unable to move or resist motion