unable (Meaning)
unable (a)
(usually followed by `to') not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
unable (s)
(usually followed by `to') lacking necessary physical or mental ability
lacking in power or forcefulness
unable (a.)
Not able; not having sufficient strength, means, knowledge, skill, or the like; impotent' weak; helpless; incapable; -- now usually followed by an infinitive or an adverbial phrase; as, unable for work; unable to bear fatigue.
Synonyms & Antonyms of unable
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- amateurish
- ineffective
- useless
- unskillful
- ineffectual
- inexpert
- callow
- wanting
- green
- disqualified
- worthless
- unequipped
- untrained
- inapt
- inefficient
- unprofessional
Antonyms:
- all-round
- crack
- veteran
- all-round
- ultracompetent
- versatile
- virtuoso
- ace
- accomplished
- protean
- experienced
- consummate
- consummate
- crack
- seasoned
- protean
- seasoned
- practised
- ace
- overqualified
- adept
- ultracompetent
- practised
- overqualified
- adept
- practiced
- virtuoso
- practiced
- experienced
- accomplished
- versatile
- veteran
unable Sentence Examples
- The injured hiker was unable to continue his trek due to a broken leg.
- The elderly woman was unable to perform her daily tasks independently.
- The broken elevator left us unable to access the upper floors.
- The computer system was unable to process the request due to a technical glitch.
- The student was unable to answer the question despite studying diligently.
- The driver was unable to avoid the collision due to poor visibility.
- The authorities were unable to identify the suspect based on the available evidence.
- The artist was unable to capture the true essence of the scene in his painting.
- The team was unable to reach the summit due to inclement weather.
- The patient was unable to tolerate the side effects of the medication.
FAQs About the word unable
(usually followed by `to') not having the necessary means or skill or know-how, (usually followed by `to') lacking necessary physical or mental ability, lacking
unfit, unfitted, incapable, incompetent, unqualified, unprepared,ineligible, inept, inexperienced, unskilled
able,able, competent, skilled, skilled, competent, capable, capable, fit, qualified
The injured hiker was unable to continue his trek due to a broken leg.
The elderly woman was unable to perform her daily tasks independently.
The broken elevator left us unable to access the upper floors.
The computer system was unable to process the request due to a technical glitch.
