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Synonyms for unable
ʌnˈeɪ bəlun·able

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  1. unableadjective

    Antonyms:
    able

  2. unableadjective

    Antonyms:
    able

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  1. unableadjective

    (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"

    Synonyms:
    ineffectual, ineffective, unable(p)

    Antonyms:
    capable, stiff, potent, strong, able

  2. unable(p)adjective

    (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"

    Antonyms:
    stiff, able, strong, capable, potent

  3. ineffective, ineffectual, unableadjective

    lacking in power or forcefulness

    "an ineffectual ruler"; "like an unable phoenix in hot ashes"

    Synonyms:
    unavailing, otiose, inefficient, uneffective, ineffective, futile, unable(p), ineffectual

    Antonyms:
    strong, potent, capable, able, stiff

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  1. unableadjective

    Synonyms:
    incapable, incompetent, not able, impotent, powerless

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  1. unableadjective

    Synonyms:
    incapable

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How to use unable in a sentence?

  1. Teo Yik Ying:

    Very frankly, I am worried, because we do see an increasing number of unlinked cases...and that is a sign that there are sporadic transmissions in the community that we are unable to get a handle on.

  2. Patrick Semansky/Pool via REUTERS/File PhotoCraft:

    We discussed the many ways Taiwan is a model for the world, as demonstrated by its success in fighting COVID-19 and all that Taiwan has to offer in the fields of health, technology and cutting-edge science, unfortunately, Taiwan is unable to share those successes in UN venues, including the World Health Assembly, as a result of PRC obstruction.

  3. G. M. Trevelyan:

    Education has produced a vast population able to read but unable to distinguish what is worth reading.

  4. Afshan Khan:

    We are allowed small passages of goods where the papers are clear, we have been unable to sufficiently replenish medical supplies.

  5. Tuesday Earnest:

    So passing a continuing resolution because Congress is unable to come to an agreement on the budget agreement is only going to underfund our national security efforts. It seems like a pretty bad time to be doing that.


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