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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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 July 2025
And he’s become a beloved visitor to almost every continent, even though unable to return to his homeland.
—Pico Iyer, Time, 5 July 2025
Without adequate reserve funding, a hospital or nursing home is unable to function in the event of a downturn in reimbursements.
—Steve Brozak, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025
Police then conducted a search with personnel and a cadaver dog, but were unable to find any other remains.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 4 July 2025
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“Unable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unable. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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unable
adjective
un·able
ˌən-ˈā-bəl 
ˈən-
: not able : incapable
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