unable

un·able

adj \ˌən-ˈā-bəl\

Definition of UNABLE

: not able : incapable: as a : unqualified, incompetent b : impotent, helpless

Examples of UNABLE

1. I was unable to afford the trip.
2. He was unable to play tennis after the injury.

First Known Use of UNABLE

14th century

Related to UNABLE

Synonyms: inapt, incapable, inept, inexpert, incompetent, unfit, unfitted, unqualified, unskilled, unskillful

Antonyms: able, capable, competent, expert, fit, qualified, skilled, skillful, ultracompetent

Related Words: ineffective, ineffectual, inefficient; amateurish, callow, dilettantish, green, inexperienced, raw, unprofessional; unequipped, unprepared, untrained; useless, worthless; disqualified, ineligible; wanting

Near Antonyms: prepared, ready, trained; overqualified; accomplished, ace, adept, consummate, crack, experienced, practiced (also practised), seasoned, veteran, virtuoso; all-around (also all-round), protean, versatile

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Rhymes with UNABLE

disable, enable, instable, pin-table, retable, round table, timetable, turntable, unstable, worktable