unable

Definition

  • adjective: not able to do something
  • adjective: not able
  • synonyms: impotent, weak, helpless

Examples

  • He was 'unable' to play tennis after the injury.

  • I was 'unable' to afford the trip.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) but the rumor that she had given birth to a son... continued to plague King Aella. Although his castle became the stronghold of all England... Aella was unable to stop the Viking raids. Now let it be known... throughout the kingdom of Northumbria... that l, (..)
    1958 The Vikings