unable, adj.
freq. cnt. 25
freq. cnt. 25
(usually followed by `to') not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
<adj.all> freq. cnt.: 20 freq. cnt.: 20
unable
sample sentences
"unable to get to town without a car""unable to obtain funds"
lexical pointers
antonym
semantic pointers
attribute
(usually followed by `to') lacking necessary physical or mental ability
<adj.all> (p) freq. cnt.: 5 freq. cnt.: 5
unable
sample sentences
"dyslexics are unable to learn to read adequately""the sun was unable to melt enough snow"
semantic pointers
similar to
lacking in power or forcefulness
<adj.all>
ineffective ineffectual unable
sample sentences
"an ineffectual ruler""like an unable phoenix in hot ashes"
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
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