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Synonyms for unable in English

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unable:
- helpless; impotent; unable; ineffective; ineffectual

English

Detailed Synonyms for unable in English

unable:

unable adj

unable
helpless; impotent; unable
- helpless adj
- impotent adj
- unable adj
unable

– (usually followed by `to') not having the necessary means or skill or know-how ¹
unable
– (usually followed by `to') not having the necessary means or skill or know-how ¹
- unable adj
  - unable to get to town without a car¹
  - unable to obtain funds¹
unable

– (usually followed by `to') lacking necessary physical or mental ability ¹
unable
– (usually followed by `to') lacking necessary physical or mental ability ¹
- unable adj
  - dyslexics are unable to learn to read adequately¹
  - the sun was unable to melt enough snow¹
unable

– lacking in power or forcefulness ¹
unable; ineffective; ineffectual
– lacking in power or forcefulness ¹
- unable adj
  - like an unable phoenix in hot ashes¹
- ineffective adj
- ineffectual adj
  - an ineffectual ruler¹

Related Words for "unable":

able

Alternate Synonyms for "unable":

Antonyms for "unable":

able

Related Definitions for "unable":

(usually followed by `to') not having the necessary means or skill or know-how¹
- unable to get to town without a car¹
- unable to obtain funds¹
(usually followed by `to') lacking necessary physical or mental ability¹
- dyslexics are unable to learn to read adequately¹
- the sun was unable to melt enough snow¹
lacking in power or forcefulness¹
- like an unable phoenix in hot ashes¹

Related Synonyms for unable

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