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unable

DEFINITIONS OF: unable

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adj (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”
Synonyms
incapable
(followed by `of') lacking capacity or ability

adj (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”
Antonyms:
able
(usually followed by `to') having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

adj lacking in power or forcefulness

“like an unable phoenix in hot ashes”
Synonyms:
ineffective, ineffectual
impotent
lacking power or ability
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