Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
unable
adjective
/ʌˈneɪ.bəl/
Definition
Not having the ability or capacity to do something.
Examples
- She was unable to attend the meeting because of a prior commitment.
- He felt unable to express his feelings.
- The system is unable to process the request at this time.
Meaning
To be unable means that someone cannot perform a certain action or task due to various reasons, such as a lack of skill, resources, or physical capability.
Synonyms
- incapable
- powerless
- impossible
- incompetent
