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Meaning of UNABLE

Pronunciation:  un'eybul

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [adj]  (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"
  2. [adj]  lacking in power or forcefulness; "an ineffectual ruler"; "like an unable phoenix in hot ashes"
 
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 Synonyms: impotent, ineffective, ineffectual, not able
 
 Antonyms: able
 

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Un*a"ble\, 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.
      Sapless age and weak unable limbs.       --Shak.
 

 

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