unable
pronunciation
How to pronounce unable in British English:
UK [ʌnˈeɪbl]
How to pronounce unable in American English:
US [ʌnˈeɪbl]
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- Adjective:
- (usually followed by `to') not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
- (usually followed by `to') lacking necessary physical or mental ability
- lacking in power or forcefulness
Word Origin
- unable (adj.)
- late 14c., "lacking in ability, incapable," from un- (1) "not" + able (adj.). Modeled on Old French inhabile or Latin inhabilis.
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Example
- 1. Why were regulators unable to better manage the system ?
- 2. And mr singh seems unable to bridge that gap .
- 3. They were unable to explain why .
- 4. They were unable to contradict her strong ideals .
- 5. I interrupted , unable to keep silent .