unable
ADJECTIVE
/ən'eɪbəl/
6 LETTERS · 3 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH U
unable is a valid 6-letter word worth 8 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words with Friends.
SCRABBLE
WORDS WITH FRIENDS
U1N1A1B3L1E1
1 + 1 + 1 + 3 + 1 + 1 =8 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 16TRIPLE WORD → 24
MEANING
What does unable mean?
ADJECTIVE · 3 SENSES
1
Lacking in power or forcefulness.
“like an unable phoenix in hot ashes”
SYNONYMS
SIMILAR
2
(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”
SIMILAR
3
(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”
ANTONYMS
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