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unable

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of unable

lacking qualities (as knowledge, skill, or ability) required to do a job

a celebrated author of serious plays, he turned out to be a particularly unable writer of comedies

Synonyms of unable

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

Words Related to unable

ineffective, ineffectual, inefficient

amateurish, callow, dilettantish, green, inexperienced, raw, unprofessional

unequipped, unprepared, untrained

useless, worthless

disqualified, ineligible

Near Antonyms of unable

prepared, ready, trained

accomplished, ace, adept, consummate, crack, experienced, practiced (also practised), seasoned, veteran, virtuoso

all-around (also all-round), protean, versatile

Antonyms of unable

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

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