Pronunciation

/unˈeɪbl/

Definitions

• Adjective: Having the inability to do something; lacking the power or capacity to perform a particular action. For example: “He was unable to lift the heavy box.”
• Verb: To be incapable of doing something; to lack the ability or means to do something. For example: “She was unable to complete the task on time.”

Phrases

• “Unable to do” indicates incapacity for a specific action.
• “Unable to cope” suggests a lack of ability to manage a situation.
• “Being unable” describes a continuous state of inability.

Example Sentences

• Adjective: “Due to his injury, he was unable to run in the race.”
• Verb: “The flood made it impossible for them to travel to the airport.”
• Sentence with ‘being unable’: “Being unable to find a solution, they decided to seek professional help.”

Synonyms

• Incapable
• Incompetent
• Unskilled
• Impotent
• Unfit

Antonyms

• Capable
• Skilled
• Competent
• Potent
• Fit