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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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“Spirit is unfortunately not able to refund Guests for flight credits, vouchers, or miles,” an FAQ on Spirit’s restructuring site says.

From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026

Jackie, who did not join the court fight to have access to her father, was not able to visit him during the three years before his death, the Catherine Falk Foundation website said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

“You start to spin, and spin, and spin. But you sit in the eye—you’re not able to stretch and feel the whole thing.”

From Slate • Apr. 29, 2026

Police were not able to link the incidents.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

“However, the King is not able to go on the journey, for it will take many months and may he quite dangerous. He will send his son, Prince Con Isae Tan, in his stead.”

From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo