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unable

/əˈneɪbəl/ · 6 letters · 6 distinct letters

  1. adjective

    (usually followed by ‘to’) not having the necessary means or skill or know how

    unable to get to town without a car

  2. adjective

    (usually followed by ‘to’) lacking necessary physical or mental ability

    dyslexics are unable to learn to read adequately

  3. adjective

    lacking in power or forcefulness

    an ineffectual ruler

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