unable
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adjective \ˌən-ˈā-bəl\Definition of UNABLE
See Examples of UNABLE
- I was unable to afford the trip.
- 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
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