Definitions

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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“The money I was getting from the government because I was physically unable to work and pay for myself” was now being taken by the government.

From MarketWatch

Heat's chase was even more remarkable given captain Nathan McSweeney, who was set to come in at number three, rolled his ankle while attempting a catch in the Scorchers' innings and was unable to bat.

From BBC

Australia may well have won either way but Head's promotion was the masterstroke from which England have been unable to respond.

From BBC

With the storm weathered, Stokes absent from the attack and Will Jacks unable to hold an end, Head cashed in.

From BBC

unable

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