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unable

/ʌnˈeɪbl/
un · a · ble ʌn · ˈeɪ · bl
English Definition
adj. not having the ability to do something
中文释义
不能的，无能力的
Significado en Español
incapaz, no poder
한국어 뜻
할 수 없는, 무능한
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
không thể, bất lực
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Example Sentence

He was unable to finish the race.

他没能完成这场比赛。

Synonyms
incapable powerless unequipped
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “unable”:

  1. A incapable
  2. B capable
  3. C able
  4. D skilled
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A — incapable. “unable” means adj. not having the ability to do something

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The tiny kitten was still ______ to climb up the tall wooden fence.

  1. A eager
  2. B able
  3. C ready
  4. D unable
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D — unable. “unable” means adj. not having the ability to do something

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Common questions about “unable”

What does “unable” mean?

unable — adj. not having the ability to do something. In Chinese: 不能的，无能力的.

How do you pronounce “unable”?

unable is pronounced /ʌnˈeɪbl/. It breaks into 3 syllables: un · a · ble.

How do you use “unable” in a sentence?

He was unable to finish the race. (他没能完成这场比赛。)

What are synonyms for “unable”?

incapable, powerless, unequipped — all close in meaning to unable (adj. not having the ability to do something).

Is “unable” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. unable appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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