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

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not able

While three were able to escape, one was not able to, authorities said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 10, 2026

“I had some times when I thought, ‘What am I doing wrong, that I’m not able to get that break?’” said Eck, now 49.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026

She explained this to staff and said Florence was being given formula, only to be told she was not able to have any food,

From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026

AFP was not able to immediately verify whether there had been a decrease in fighting.

From Barron's ● Oct. 27, 2026

I asked, not able to help myself any longer.

From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce

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