Unable

adjective
/ʌnˈeɪ.bəl/

Meaning

lacking the power, skill, or means to do something
not able to do something

Example Sentences

He was unable to attend the meeting.

She was unable to attend the meeting.

Synonyms

incapable, powerless, helpless, ineffective
Entry 1
incapable, powerless, helpless
Entry 2
incapable, powerless, helpless, ineffective

Antonyms

able, capable, competent
Entry 1
able, capable, competent
Entry 2
able, capable, competent

Collocations

unable to help, unable to understand, unable to cope, unable to speak
Entry 1
unable to help, unable to understand, unable to cope
Entry 2
unable to help, unable to speak, unable to understand

More Example Sentences

He is unable to fix the issue alone.

They are unable to access the website.

I’m unable to attend the meeting today.

She is unable to log in to her account.

I am unable to attend the meeting today.

We are unable to finish the work on time.

He is unable to drive because of the storm.

He was unable to sleep because of the noise.

I was unable to understand the instructions.

We are unable to deliver the package on time.

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completed or brought to an end
tending to find fault or raise petty objections; fault-finding; critical
not moving, changing, or developing; inactive

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