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December 09, 2017 Word of the Day

unable /ˌʌnˈeɪbəl/ adjective
unable
/ˌʌnˈeɪbəl/
adjective
The man is unable to open the door.
The man is unable to open the door.
Definition of UNABLE

not used before a noun

: not able to do something

  • I was unable to afford the trip.

  • He was unable to play tennis after the injury.

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