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Synonyms for unable
ʌnˈeɪ bəlun·able
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Princeton's WordNet
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"
Synonyms:
ineffectual, ineffective, unable(p)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"
ineffective, ineffectual, unableadjective
lacking in power or forcefulness
"an ineffectual ruler"; "like an unable phoenix in hot ashes"
Synonyms:
unavailing, otiose, inefficient, uneffective, ineffective, futile, unable(p), ineffectual
Dictionary of English Synonymes
unableadjective
Synonyms:
incapable, incompetent, not able, impotent, powerless
Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated Words
unableadjective
Synonyms:
incapable
PPDB, the paraphrase database
List of paraphrases for "unable":
incapable, able, impossible, unfit, incompetent, incapacitated, powerless, capable
Words popularity by usage frequency
ranking | word | |
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#727 | able | |
#3646 | unable | |
#4264 | capable | |
#4446 | impossible | |
#17218 | ineffective | |
#20455 | incapable | |
#20856 | inefficient | |
#24911 | incompetent | |
#26975 | futile | |
#29642 | unfit | |
#30704 | powerless | |
#43109 | incapacitated | |
#61666 | ineffectual | |
#109464 | unavailing |
How to use unable in a sentence?
We expect firms to consider what steps they could take to mitigate outstanding risks if they are unable to comply with their obligations to record voice communications.
Unable to open, the resort has been left without a sufficient source of revenue to continue our existing business.
An original artist is unable to copy. So he has only to copy in order to be original.
The government was supposed to reward us and help us because we managed to escape from Daesh( Islamic State), it's not our fault that the government is weak and unable to defend us.
It is a youthful failing to be unable to control one's impulses.
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