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unable
adjective
(usually followed by ‘to’) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
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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”
adjective
(usually followed by ‘to’) lacking necessary physical or mental ability
“Dyslexics are unable to learn to read adequately”
adjective
Lacking in power or forcefulness
“An ineffectual ruler”
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Unable to get to town without a car
Unable to obtain funds
Dyslexics are unable to learn to read adequately
The sun was unable to melt enough snow
An ineffectual ruler
Like an unable phoenix in hot ashes
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