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English adjective: unable | |||
| 1. | unable (usually followed by `to') not having the necessary means or skill or know-how | ||
| Samples | Unable to get to town without a car. Unable to obtain funds. | ||
| Attribute | ability | ||
| Antonyms | able | ||
| 2. | unable (usually followed by `to') lacking necessary physical or mental ability | ||
| Samples | Dyslexics are unable to learn to read adequately. The sun was unable to melt enough snow. | ||
| Similar | incapable | ||
| Antonyms | capable | ||
| 3. | unable lacking in power or forcefulness | ||
| Samples | An ineffectual ruler. Like an unable phoenix in hot ashes. | ||
| Synonyms | ineffective, ineffectual | ||
| Similar | impotent | ||
| Antonyms | potent, stiff, strong | ||
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