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Defenition of the word unable

    • Defenition of the word unable

      • Not having the necessary means or skill or know-how to do something.
      • lacking in power or forcefulness; "an ineffectual ruler"; "like an unable phoenix in hot ashes"
      • (usually followed by `to') lacking necessary physical or mental ability; "dyslexics are unable to learn to read adequately;" "the sun was unable to melt enough snow"
      • (usually followed by `to') not having the necessary means or skill or know-how; "unable to get to town without a car"; "unable to obtain funds"
      • (usually followed by `to'') not having the necessary means or skill or know-how; "unable to get to town without a car"; "unable to obtain funds"
      • (usually followed by `to') not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
      • (usually followed by `to') lacking necessary physical or mental ability
      • lacking in power or forcefulness

    Synonyms for the word unable

      • incapable
      • ineffective
      • ineffectual
      • not able
      • not capable
      • powerless

    Similar words in the unable

      • impotent
      • incapable
      • unable

    Antonyms for the word unable

      • able

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