Word UNABLE: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

unable

🇺🇸 [ʌnˈeɪbəl]

Meanings

Lacking the ability, means, or opportunity to do something. It can describe situations where a person or thing is incapable of achieving or completing a task.

Examples

• She was unable to attend the meeting due to a prior commitment.
• He is unable to lift heavy objects after his injury.
• The company was unable to fulfill all of its orders.

Synonyms

incapable • powerless • helpless

Antonyms

able • capable • competent