Synonym: incapable, incompetent, unfit, unqualified. Antonym: able. Similar words: enable, sustainable, able, cable, table, be able to, tableau, variable. Meaning: [ʌnˈeɪb(ə)l]
adj. 1. (usually followed by `to') not having the necessary means or skill or know-how 2. (usually followed by `to') lacking necessary physical or mental ability 3. lacking in power or forcefulness.
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61. Unable to find the book in this bookstore, he bought elsewhere.
62. The villagers were unable to put up any resistance to the invading troops.
63. Because of the large crowd in the street the carriage was unable to pass.
64. The road was so narrow that cars were unable to pass.
65. He was unable to give a credible explanation for his behaviour.
66. Many people are unable to articulate the unhappiness they feel.
67. Labour was also unable to live down its reputation as the party of high taxes.
68. The police have been unable to serve a summons on him.
69. We were unable to define what exactly was wrong with him.
70. The authorities were unable to jam this wavelength.
71. I stared at him open-mouthed(sentencedict.com), unable to speak.
72. The company was unable to match his current salary.
73. She was unable to suppress her anger.
74. She's unable to play because of injury.
75. He was unable to resist her charms.
76. Archaeologists have been unable to date these fossils.
77. Clare nodded, temporarily unable to speak.
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78. He stood rooted to the spot, unable to move.
79. When the children misbehaved she was unable to cope.
80. Industries unable to modernise have been left to wither.
81. Officers were unable to find any trace of drugs.
82. He is unable to relate to other people.
83. I tossed about all night, unable to fall asleep.
84. She was unable to sound the alarm .
85. He lay there, unable to move.
86. The company is unable to absorb such huge losses.
87. He was unable to contact Blake by radio.
88. He was unable to control the animal in himself.
89. I tried to contact him but was unable to.
90. She was unable to conceal her surprise.
More similar words: enable, sustainable, able, cable, table, be able to, tableau, variable, bearable, suitable, reliable, vegetable, disabled, available, comparable, favorable, agreeable, on the table, inevitable, acceptable, changeable, vulnerable, tablespoon, remarkable, uncomfortable, be available, unchangeable, considerable, fortunately, complain about.