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UNABLE Synonyms

There are 15 synonyms of the word unable. (exact relations)
There is 0 hypernym of the word unable. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for UNABLE

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ineffective
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not producing an intended effect

adjective satellite

• lacking in power or forcefulness

• lacking the ability or skill to perform effectively; inadequate

ineffectual
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not producing an intended effect

adjective satellite

• producing no result or effect

• lacking in power or forcefulness

disabled
adjectiveadj
noun

• people collectively who are crippled or otherwise physically handicapped

adjective satellite

• the total or partial absence of a person's bodily or mental functions, including the absence of a part of a person's body

helpless
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• lacking in or deprived of strength or power

• unable to function; without help

• unable to manage independently

impotent
adjectiveadj
adjective

• lacking power or ability

• (of a male) unable to copulate

inadequate
adjectiveadj
adjective

• lacking the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task

adjective satellite

• of insufficient quantity to meet a need

incapable
adjectiveadj
adjective

• (followed by `of') lacking capacity or ability

• (followed by `of') not having the temperament or inclination for

adjective satellite

• not being susceptible to or admitting of something (usually followed by `of')

• not meeting requirements

inefficient
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not producing desired results; wasteful

adjective satellite

• lacking the ability or skill to perform effectively; inadequate

inept
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• not elegant or graceful in expression

• generally incompetent and ineffectual

• revealing lack of perceptiveness or judgment or finesse

infirm
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• lacking bodily or muscular strength or vitality

• lacking firmness of will or character or purpose

insufficient
adjectiveadj
adjective

• of a quantity not able to fulfill a need or requirement

paralyzed
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• affected with paralysis

powerless
adjectiveadj
adjective

• lacking power

unfit
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• below the required standards for a purpose

• not in good physical or mental condition; out of condition

adjective satellite

• physically unsound or diseased

verb

• make unfit or unsuitable

weak
adjectiveadj
adjective

• wanting in physical strength

adjective satellite

• overly diluted; thin and insipid

• (used of vowels or syllables) pronounced with little or no stress

• wanting in moral strength, courage, or will; having the attributes of man as opposed to e.g. divine beings

• tending downward in price

• deficient or lacking in some skill

• lacking bodily or muscular strength or vitality

• (used of verbs) having standard (or regular) inflection

• not having authority, political strength, or governing power

• deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc

• likely to fail under stress or pressure

• deficient in intelligence or mental power

Alternatives for INEFFECTIVE

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