UNABLE Synonyms
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 |