Meaning unable
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unablelate 14c., "lacking in ability, incapable," from un- (1) "not" + able (adj.). Modeled on Old French inhabile or Latin inhabilis.
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unable/ˌʌnˈeɪbəl/ adjective unable /ˌʌnˈeɪbəl/ adjective Learner's definition of UNABLE not used before a noun : not able to do something I was unable to afford the trip. He was unable to play tenn [..]
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unable(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&am [..]
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unable weak, impotent.
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unable(adj) (usually followed by `to') not having the necessary means or skill or know-how(adj) (usually followed by `to') lacking necessary physical or mental ability(adj) lacking in power or for [..]
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unableCannot comply as requested/directed.
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unableWhen you cannot deal with something, you can simply say you are “unable.”
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unableadj. "unable; unfit, unworthy," s.v. unable a. OED. KEY: unable@adj
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unableadj 5 unable 5
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unable
Not able; lacking a certain ability.
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