Definition of
Unable
- (adj, all) (usually followed by `to') not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
unable to obtain funds - (adj, all) (usually followed by `to') lacking necessary physical or mental ability
the sun was unable to melt enough snow - (adj, all) lacking in power or forcefulness
like an unable phoenix in hot ashes
- (adj, all) (usually followed by `to') not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
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Synonyms of Unable
Antonyms of Unable
Origin of the word Unable
- c.1380, from un- (1) "not" + able. Modeled on O.Fr. inhabile or L. inhabilis. more
via Online Etymology Dictionary, ©2001 Douglas Harper
Words that sound like Unable
umbel, unenviable, unhappily, unhopeful, unmanful, unmanfully, unmovable, unnameable, unveil
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