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   Un·a·ble

   /ˌənˈāb(ə)l/

   

   adjective

   • 1. lacking the skill, means, or opportunity to do something: "she was unable to conceal her surprise"

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   What does unable mean?

   • Get a quick, free translation! Click on the arrows to change the translation direction. UNABLE definition: to not be able to do something: . Learn more.

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   What is unable adjective?

   • Definition of unable adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary unable to do something not having the skill, strength, time, knowledge, etc. to do something They have been unable or unwilling to resolve the conflict. I was unable to attend the meeting, but sent my apologies. Unable to get a taxi, she heads for the bus stop.

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   What does it mean if a person is unable to do something?

   • If you are unable to do something, it is impossible for you to do it, for example because you do not have the necessary skill or knowledge, or because you do not have enough time or money. The military may feel unable to hand over power to a civilian president next year. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary.

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   What is unable in a sentence?

   • The police were unable to contain the fighting. They've been unable to sell their house. Rescuers have been unable to contact the remote village. She was unable to explain how she got the scratches on her hands. (Definition of unable from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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   unable: 1 adj (usually followed by `to') lacking necessary physical or mental ability “dyslexics are unable to learn to read adequately” “the sun was unable to melt enough snow” Synonyms: incapable (followed by `of') lacking capacity or ability adj (usually followed by `to') not having the necessary means or skill or know-how “ unable to get ...

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   I was unable to attend the meeting, but sent my apologies. Unable to get a taxi, she heads for the bus stop. His family were unable to afford the cost of the school uniform. The company is losing money and is unable to pay its bills. Ageing power stations may be unable to cope with ever-increasing demand for electricity. He lay there, unable to ...

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   UNABLE definition: to not be able to do something: . Learn more.

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   Definition of unable adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   5 days ago · 2 senses: 1. lacking the necessary power, ability, or authority (to do something); not able 2. archaic incompetent.... Click for more definitions.

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   unable meaning, definition, what is unable: not able to do something: Learn more.