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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Another bereaved mother in the demonstration, Laetitia Brodard-Sitre, told AFP: "Me, I want to know why our children, including my son, were not able to get out. Why?"

From Barron's

The airline said it was "not able to provide specific figures" because cabin bag prices depend on a number of factors including availability and demand.

From BBC

Despite repeated requests, Interpol said it was not able to comment due to its "strict rules on the processing of data".

From BBC

After considering an offer worth £5m from Spurs for Robertson, who is out of contract in the summer, the Reds have determined they are not able to proceed.

From BBC

Rob had just bought his first flat before his accident but was not able to return there as he needed a specialised, adapted home, so the fund's housing trust bought and adapted a home for Rob.

From BBC

not able

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