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unable > 3 senses
ADJECTIVE1unable(usually followed by `to') not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
2unable(usually followed by `to') lacking necessary physical or mental ability
3unable, ineffective, ineffectualLacking in power or forcefulness
unable > pronunciation
Soundsahney'bahl
Rhymesabdominal, Abel, able, and 2061 more rhymes in ahl...
unable > adjective 1
Meaning(usually followed by `to') not having the necessary means or skill or know-how.
Examples"unable to get to town without a car"; "unable to obtain funds"
Contraryable
Attribute ofability
unable > adjective 2
Meaning(usually followed by `to') lacking necessary physical or mental ability.
Examples"dyslexics are unable to learn to read adequately"; "the sun was unable to melt enough snow"
Similar toincapable
unable > adjective 3
MeaningLacking in power or forcefulness.
Examples"like an unable phoenix in hot ashes"
Synonymsineffective, ineffectual
Similar toimpotent

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