English Explanatory Dictionary

unable

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Not able; lacking a certain ability.
intj
  1. Indicating that a requested course of action is not possible to carry out.
verb
  1. To render unable; to disable.

Pronunciation

/ʌnˈeɪbl̩/ en-us-unable.ogg

Word forms

unable unabler more unable unablest most unable unables unabling unabled

Etymology

From Middle English unable, unabel, unhable, unhabil, equivalent to un- + able.

Synonyms

helpless

Antonyms

able

Related words

inability

Derived words

be unable to believe one's eyes unable to can
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