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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"This world is unable to make peace; has become totally unable to make peace."

From Barron's

Contreras, the Lowe family’s attorney, said the lawsuit over the shooting had been settled but said he was unable to go into details because the agreement hadn’t been finalized.

From Los Angeles Times

Chances are, you’ll be unable to find a home for large tables, breakfronts and dressers that belonged to your parents or their parents.

From MarketWatch

If she is unable to make decisions for herself, you need to initiate legal and medical intervention as soon as possible.

From MarketWatch

Despite more than 15 hours of searching across roughly 84 square nautical miles, crews were unable to locate Fox, and the active search was suspended later that day, according to police.

From Los Angeles Times

unable

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