unable

Meanings

Adjective

• (usually followed by `to') not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
  • "unable to get to town without a car"
  • "unable to obtain funds"

Adjective Satellite

• (usually followed by `to') lacking necessary physical or mental ability
  • "dyslexics are unable to learn to read adequately"
  • "the sun was unable to melt enough snow"
• lacking in power or forcefulness
  • "like an unable phoenix in hot ashes"

Synonyms

ineffective, ineffectual

Antonyms

able