unable

adjective B1 Neutral

Daily Life

Meaning

Unable means not being able to do something.

💡 Don’t confuse "unable" with "able"; "unable" means you can't do something.

Example Sentences

Are you unable to come to the meeting tomorrow ?

I am unable to attend the meeting tomorrow .

I am unable to come to the party tonight .

I was unable to finish my homework last night .

Word in Context

This morning Mark woke up late and was unable to find his keys . He looked in the kitchen and under the sofa , but they were not there . He called his sister , who said she might have taken them by mistake . While he waited , he made a cup of tea and planned to check the garden .

Common Phrases

unable to unable to find unable to help

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