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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1. List of paraphrases for "unable":

   incapable, able, impossible, unfit, incompetent, incapacitated, powerless, capable

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1. Producer Greekpol:

   It worked for one week, but it won't work forever, if we keep being unable to find a raw material supplier that can be paid through the banking system and not only in cash, the deliveries will stop immediately.

2. European Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager:

   Incumbent operators argue that if they cannot merge with their rivals in the same country they will be unable to increase their investment. I've heard this claim quite often, but I have not seen evidence that this is the case, instead, there is ample evidence that excessive consolidation may lead not only to less competition and more expensive bills for consumers, but that it also reduces the incentives in national markets to innovate.

3. Tim Parlatore:

   We were there for 15 minutes. It was clear that the committee was unable to comply with the regulations regarding use of deposition authority and moreover has no interest in complying with the regulations, we're happy to provide the information if they can either do it fairly and legally or if we can reach a resolution on how to do a voluntary interview which minimizes the risk of election interference.

4. Bob Harrison:

   For the past 26 years there have been times when Bob and I have felt compassion for Roderick Nunley, Taylor and their families only to remember how frightened Ann must have been, the total fear she felt when she was bound and unable to defend herself while listening to them discuss how they were going to kill her. The pain she felt when they stabbed her, not once, but at least 10 times. That is the true definition of unusual pain and suffering. The only closure that our family will have is knowing that justice for Ann has been attained and that we are finally through with the judicial system.

5. Phin Ziebell:

   There is no margin for error. There is virtually no soil moisture, so any prolonged period of dry weather is going to leave some farmers unable to produce a crop again.