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unable
unable
/əˈneɪbəl/
adjective
(
)
(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
(
)
(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
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
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