unable

adjective
UK: /ʌnˈeɪ.bl̩/
US: /ʌnˈeɪ.bl̩/

  1. Not able to do something; lacking the ability, skill, or power.

    1. I am unable to come to the party tonight. [ ] [ ]
    2. Due to the storm, we were unable to reach our destination on time. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

incapable powerless helpless

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "unable" is /ʌnˈeɪ.bl̩/ in British English and /ʌnˈeɪ.bl̩/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "unable": incapable, powerless, helpless.

Example usage of "unable": "I am unable to come to the party tonight.". More examples on the page.