Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word Lacking the capability or means to do something.
Unable
/ʌnˈeɪbəl/Synonyms:
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Examples:
She is unable to come today.I'm unable to solve this difficult problem.
Etymology:
The word unable originated in the late 14th century from the prefix un- meaning not and able, based on Latin habilis meaning easy to manage.
Usage Statistics:
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