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English adjective: unable

1. unable (usually followed by `to') not having the necessary means or skill or know-how


SamplesUnable to get to town without a car.
Unable to obtain funds.


Attributeability


Antonymsable

2. unable (usually followed by `to') lacking necessary physical or mental ability


SamplesDyslexics are unable to learn to read adequately.
The sun was unable to melt enough snow.


Similarincapable


Antonymscapable

3. unable lacking in power or forcefulness


SamplesAn ineffectual ruler.
Like an unable phoenix in hot ashes.


Synonymsineffective, ineffectual


Similarimpotent


Antonymspotent, stiff, strong









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