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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I am not able to continue this role-play.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

AFP was not able to immediately confirm the reports.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

If you earn more than the limit, you are not able to make tax-deductible contributions.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

Owen, 17, is taking AS-levels and said he was not able to start any coursework which was due.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

He felt like a helpless baby, not able to roll away from his own filth.

From "Touching Spirit Bear" by Ben Mikaelsen