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 unable unable /əˈneɪbəl/

adjective

  1. () (usually followed by 'to') not having the necessary means, skill or know-how  ( unable )
    (usually followed by 'to') not having the necessary means, skill or know-how
     Unable to get to town without a car
    unable to get to town without a car
     Unable to obtain funds
    unable to obtain funds
  2. () (usually followed by 'to') lacking necessary physical or mental ability  ( unable )
    (usually followed by 'to') lacking necessary physical or mental ability
     Dyslexics are unable to learn to read adequately
    dyslexics are unable to learn to read adequately
     The sun was unable to melt enough snow
    the sun was unable to melt enough snow
  3. Lacking in power or forcefulness  ( ineffective , ineffectual , unable )
    lacking in power or forcefulness
     An ineffectual ruler
    an ineffectual ruler
     Like an unable phoenix in hot ashes
    like an unable phoenix in hot ashes