unable
adjective/ʌnˈeɪbl/
[not before noun] (rather formal)Word Family
- able adjective (≠ unable)
- ably adverb
- ability noun (≠ inability)
- disabled adjective
Слово англійською: unable
Переклад unable українською: незді́бний для чого (ру́ху і т. д.)
Детальний опис
- unable to do something not having the skill, strength, time, knowledge, etc. to do something
- 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.