Antonyms for unable
ʌnˈeɪ bəlun·able

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1. unableadjective

   Antonyms:
   able

2. unableadjective

   Antonyms:
   able

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1. unableadjective

   (usually followed by `to') not having the necessary means or skill or know-how

   "unable to get to town without a car"; "unable to obtain funds"

   Antonyms:
   capable, stiff, potent, strong, able

   Synonyms:
   ineffectual, ineffective, unable(p)

2. unable(p)adjective

   (usually followed by `to') lacking necessary physical or mental ability

   "dyslexics are unable to learn to read adequately"; "the sun was unable to melt enough snow"

   Antonyms:
   stiff, able, strong, capable, potent

3. ineffective, ineffectual, unableadjective

   lacking in power or forcefulness

   "an ineffectual ruler"; "like an unable phoenix in hot ashes"

   Antonyms:
   strong, potent, capable, able, stiff

   Synonyms:
   unavailing, otiose, inefficient, uneffective, ineffective, futile, unable(p), ineffectual

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1. unableadjective

   Synonyms:
   incapable

How to use unable in a sentence?

1. Kristina Jackson:

   I would say that it is advisable not to offer your child a sip of your beverage, as it may send the wrong message -- younger teens and tweens may be unable to understand the difference between drinking a sip and drinking one or more drinks.

2. Elaine Kamarck:

   When a party gets to a point when it has a contested convention, it almost always hurts them, it’s a confirmation of some really deep fissures within the party that were unable to be dealt with during the primary season.

3. August Fons:

   If you’re struggling with a new infant, and you’re unable to take care of that baby, the best response is to find somebody that can help you at a designated safe haven.

4. Mawiya Shular:

   Children are unable to go to the schools in the city. So we at the bus come to them with knowledge and provide them with the learning essentials such as reading and writing and basic mathematics, the feeling of being displaced gives me the motivation to work with these children. I want to get children out of their sense of alienation.

5. Matthew Dallek:

   Because Hillary Clinton’s favorability and trust numbers are so low – Hillary Clinton needs help … and it’s the kind of help Bill Clinton is unable to provide.

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