unable (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈeɪbəl/

Definition

Not having the skill, knowledge, or strength to do something.

Examples

• She was unable to attend the meeting due to illness.

• He felt unable to concentrate on his studies.

• The company was unable to meet the deadline for the project.

How to Use unable

unable to (prepositional phrase)

Not having the ability or capacity to do something. — "The system is unable to process that many requests at once."

Synonyms of unable

Words with a similar meaning to unable:

• incapable
• powerless
• helpless
• impotent

Antonyms of unable

Words with the opposite meaning to unable:

• able
• capable

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