unable

[uhn-ey-buhl] / ʌnˈeɪ bəl /

ADJECTIVE

not having talent, skill

Synonyms

STRONGEST

helpless impotent inadequate incapable not able 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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Parker's team, beaten 15 times in 24 league games this term, were unable to muster a single shot on target.

From Barron's

A statement said lead singer Jon Fratelli was unable to perform because of "ongoing health issues" and he had been advised to take time to recover.

From BBC

He had left the shelter around noon, unable to take the stress of simply waiting alone.

From Literature

During that shutdown, the BLS was also unable to collect October inflation and unemployment data, leaving some figures lost to history.

From The Wall Street Journal

The notice to Congress said that the shooting happened when Pretti resisted arrest after officers were unable to get him and a female protester out of the street.

From Salon

unable

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