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

  • (..) ... because Kansas ... ... is going bye-bye. Did you ... ? Have you ever had a dream, Neo, that you were so sure was real? What if you were unable to wake from that dream? How would you know the difference between the dream world ... ... and the real world? This can't be. (..)
    1999 The Matrix
  • (..) with this Gestapo crap. I know my rights. I want my phone call. Tell me, Mr. Anderson ... ... what good is a phone call ... ... if you're unable to speak? You're going to help us, Mr. Anderson ... ... whether you want to or not. This line is tapped, so I must be brief. (..)
    1999 The Matrix