Unable I ʌnˈeɪbl Unwilling Stop Cope Adjective Soldier

• a former soldier who has been unable to find work since the war ended
• they have been unable or unwilling to resolve the conflict.
• i was unable to attend the meeting, but sent my apologies.
• unable to get a taxi, she heads for the bus stop.

unable

Word Family

• able adjective (≠ unable)
• ably adverb
• ability noun (≠ inability)
• disabled adjective
• disability noun
1. not having the skill, strength, time, knowledge, etc. to do something
• OPPOSITE able
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• a former soldier who has been unable to find work since the war ended
• They have been unable or unwilling to resolve the conflict.
• I was unable to attend the meeting, but sent my apologies.
• Unable to get a taxi, she heads for the bus stop.
• His family were unable to afford the cost of the school uniform.
• The company is losing money and is unable to pay its bills.
• Ageing power stations may be unable to cope with ever-increasing demand for electricity.
• He lay there, unable to move.
• I tried to contact him but was unable to.
• I am afraid I am unable to provide the information you have requested.
• She was unable to hide her excitement.
• Let us know if you’re unable to come.
• The Minister seems unable to grasp this simple point.
• Christine feels unable to confide in her fiancé.
• The accident left him unable to walk.

Extra Examples

• He remained silent, unwilling or unable to say what was in his mind.
• He seemed constitutionally unable to keep quiet.
• He was considered unable to cope with the pressure of the job.
• He went on, apparently unable to stop.
• She found herself unable to meet his gaze.
• The road was deemed unable to cope with increased traffic.
• Ben is almost completely paralysed and unable to speak following a stroke.
• The union has been unable to reach an agreement with the company.