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(adjective) (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" |
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Synonyms: not able |
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Antonyms: able |
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(satellite adjective) (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" |
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(satellite adjective) lacking in power or forcefulness; "an ineffectual ruler"; "like an unable phoenix in hot ashes" |
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Synonyms: ineffective, ineffectual |
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