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Definition unable in British English

unable adjective

adjective
/ʌnˈeɪb(ə)l/
1

not able to do something. In ordinary speech can’t do something is the more usual way of saying this

Example

Some of the children were unable to read or write.

Example

Many teenagers feel unable to talk to their parents about their problems.

Example

He was quite unable to control his emotions.

Example

The security forces are either unwilling or unable to spend more money.

Synonyms and related words
incompetent incapable awful
Definition unable in British English