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

  • (..) Sir, we need to catch up. Running a control test. We need more altitude. Tower, this is Tacy with flight control Roger that, turn left for -- Unable Okay, proceed straight for about , thanks a lot , Increasing speed One, you look free to fly, no trace of smoke Roger that (..)
    2016 Sully
  • (..) We've lost both engines, return immediately. He lost both engines. Captain , if you can get a view, do you want to try land on runway ? We are unable. We'll end up in the Hudson. I've got an A diving in the river. Al, stack the inbounds in La Guardia. Let's put a load in the Tower please. (..)
    2016 Sully