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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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“They’re not able to replenish their own needs. Nothing can get in or out of the country. They can’t make any money.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

“There is also not too much time for the Iranian side if they are not able to export crude,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

On Wednesday, an inquest was told a pathologist was not able to identify the cause of death and investigations were continuing.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

AFP was not able to immediately confirm the reports.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

Aron was not able to collect his winnings for nearly a month, but he won six days later.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck