Unable Definition

ŭn-ābəl
adjective
Not able; lacking the ability, means, or power to do something.
Webster's New World
Lacking mental or physical capability or efficiency; incompetent.
Unable to walk.
American Heritage
Incompetent.
Webster's New World
Not susceptible to action or treatment.
A project unable to be financed with government funds.
American Heritage
Helpless; feeble.
Webster's New World
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Origin of Unable

  • un- +"Ž able

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Unable Sentence Examples

  • She fluffed the pillow and changed position, unable to sleep.

  • We both looked at her intently, unable to respond.

  • She clung to him, unable to trust her voice or thoughts.

  • He gave her a light kiss, unable to resist.

  • She was unable to pin him down on the cases of ours she'd documented earlier but he practically admitted he was personally responsible for all them and more.

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Words Starting With

UUNUNA

Words Ending With

ELEBLE

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Words Starting With U and Ending With E

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6 Letter Words6 Letter Words Starting With U6 Letter Words Ending With E