unable

Adjective
Synonyms: unable(p)ineffectiveineffectual

WordNet 3.0

Adjective (3)

  1. (usually followed by `to') not having the necessary means or skill or know-how“unable to get to town without a car”“unable to obtain funds”
  2. (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: unable(p)
  3. lacking in power or forcefulness“an ineffectual ruler”“like an unable phoenix in hot ashes”Synonyms: ineffectiveineffectual
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Unable \Un*a"ble\, a. Not able; not having sufficient strength, means, knowledge, skill, or the like; impotent; weak; helpless; incapable; -- now usually followed by an infinitive or an adverbial phrase; as, unable for work; unable to bear fatigue. [1913 Webster]

Sapless age and weak unable limbs. --Shak. [1913 Webster]

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