Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: unable
IPA transcription: [ən'eɪbəl]
Pronunciations of unable
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adverb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: unable
    Meaning: (usually followed by `to') not having the necessary means or skill or know-how; "unable to get to town without a car"; "unable to obtain funds"
  • Synonyms: unable(p)
    Meaning: (usually followed by `to') lacking necessary physical or mental ability; "dyslexics are unable to learn to read adequately"; "the sun was unable to melt enough snow"
Usage examples
  • She stopped a moment, unable to breathe.
  • She rolls round, unable to use her fins.
  • I am unable to tell how I feel toward her.
  • But I was transfixed with horror, unable to move.
  • "Yes, for I am unable to keep my engagement with you.
  • He was unable to sleep and his appetite entirely failed him.
  • I was speechless with horror, unable to make a single movement.
  • If he is unable to fight, let him be cook, purveyor, or butler.
  • If he be unable to rectify himself, how is he to rectify others?"
  • So strong was the pressure here that he was unable to move an inch.
0. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording JavaScript, License CC BY-SA 4.0
1. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Zelda Fitzgerald, License CC BY-SA 4.0
2. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Desmond Hume, License CC BY-SA 4.0
3. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording William the Conqueror, License CC BY-SA 4.0
4. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Homer's Odyssey (The Simpsons), License CC BY-SA 4.0
5. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording John Hines (Australian soldier), License CC BY-SA 4.0
6. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording New Jersey Surcharge, License CC BY-SA 4.0
7. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Parity of zero, License CC BY-SA 4.0
8. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Martin Luther, License CC BY-SA 4.0
9. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Scar (The Lion King), License CC BY-SA 4.0