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unable

/ʌnˈeɪbl̩/adjective3 syllables

Unable means: lacking in power or forcefulness.

Synonyms for unable5

adjective, as in lacking in power or forcefulness

ineffective, ineffectual, impotent

adjective, as in (usually followed by ‘to’) lacking necessary physical or mental ability

also used for unable

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Opposites of unable

What does unable mean?3

adjective

1

lacking in power or forcefulness“an ineffectual ruler”

2

(usually followed by ‘to’) lacking necessary physical or mental ability“dyslexics are unable to learn to read adequately”

3

(usually followed by ‘to’) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how“unable to get to town without a car”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with unable?12

two syllables

three syllables

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Unable in a sentence

  • Try as she may, she is unable to beat him.unknown
  • However hard she tried, she was unable to please him.unknown
  • Unable to prove his innocence, he was forced to leave his native town.CK
  • Unable to keep up with his friends, he ended up falling behind.sundown
  • Unable to bear her miseries, she ran away from her husband.AlanF_US
  • As they grow old, many people become unable to look after themselves.unknown
  • We tried store after store, but were unable to find what we wanted.sharptoothed
  • Just look at you, unable to do such a simple thing.FeuDRenais2

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Forms of unable

as a adjective

comparative
unabler
superlative
unablest