Meaning & Definition of Unable in English
English⟶
Unable
/ənebəl/
adjective
1. (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"
synonym:
- unable
2. (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"
synonym:
- unable(p)
3. Lacking in power or forcefulness
- "An ineffectual ruler"
- "Like an unable phoenix in hot ashes"
synonym:
- ineffective,
- ineffectual,
- unable
Examples of using
Tom tossed and turned in bed, unable to sleep.
Having considered your proposal, we have decided that we are unable to lower the price.
We tried store after store, but were unable to find what we wanted.