'Unable' definitions:

Definition of 'unable'

From: WordNet
adjective
(usually followed by `to') not having the necessary means or skill or know-how; "unable to get to town without a car"; "unable to obtain funds" [ant: able]
adjective
(usually followed by `to') lacking necessary physical or mental ability; "dyslexics are unable to learn to read adequately"; "the sun was unable to melt enough snow"
adjective
Lacking in power or forcefulness; "an ineffectual ruler"; "like an unable phoenix in hot ashes" [syn: ineffective, ineffectual, unable]

Definition of 'Unable'

From: GCIDE
  • Unable \Un*a"ble\, a. Not able; not having sufficient strength, means, knowledge, skill, or the like; impotent; weak; helpless; incapable; -- now usually followed by an infinitive or an adverbial phrase; as, unable for work; unable to bear fatigue. [1913 Webster]
  • Sapless age and weak unable limbs. --Shak. [1913 Webster]

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