Examples of unable in a Sentence
I was unable to afford the trip.
He was unable to play tennis after the injury.
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Her delivery driver, who was not named in the complaint, had previously tried to deliver the order but was unable to because her phone service cut out.
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Saleen Martin, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2025
However, the veteran has looked good running throughout the summer, and he was activated from the physically unable to perform (PUP) list Thursday.
—Diamond Vences, Charlotte Observer, 22 Aug. 2025
In hot markets like Middle Tennessee, where prices have soared, many feel stuck — unable to sell without a hefty tax bill.
—Collyn Wainwright, The Tennessean, 22 Aug. 2025
Workday was also unable to shake off the negative sentiment around enterprise software.
—Jeff Marks,zev Fima, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2025
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Saleen Martin, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2025
However, the veteran has looked good running throughout the summer, and he was activated from the physically unable to perform (PUP) list Thursday.
—Diamond Vences, Charlotte Observer, 22 Aug. 2025
In hot markets like Middle Tennessee, where prices have soared, many feel stuck — unable to sell without a hefty tax bill.
—Collyn Wainwright, The Tennessean, 22 Aug. 2025
Workday was also unable to shake off the negative sentiment around enterprise software.
—Jeff Marks,zev Fima, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2025
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“Unable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unable. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
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unable
adjective
un·able
ˌən-ˈā-bəl 
ˈən-
: not able : incapable
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