as in unfit
lacking qualities (as knowledge, skill, or ability) required to do a job
a celebrated author of serious plays, he turned out to be a particularly unable writer of comedies
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Recent Examples of unable
Several lobbyists offered various reasons for being unable to stave off big cuts to Medicaid, the $900 billion state-federal health insurance program that covers low-income and disabled people and accounts for 19% of all spending on hospital care. .
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Phil Galewitz, NPR, 14 July 2025
According to The Sydney Morning Herald, Gadd is unable to speak about the case for legal reasons despite not being named as a defendant.
—Latoya Gayle, People.com, 14 July 2025
This is a crucial offseason for Walsh, who was unable to earn regular playing time in either of his first two NBA campaigns.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 13 July 2025
Roach is a big reason why the Broncos went from being unable to stop a candidate from running for city council to becoming one of the best rush defenses in the NFL.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 13 July 2025
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Phil Galewitz, NPR, 14 July 2025
According to The Sydney Morning Herald, Gadd is unable to speak about the case for legal reasons despite not being named as a defendant.
—Latoya Gayle, People.com, 14 July 2025
This is a crucial offseason for Walsh, who was unable to earn regular playing time in either of his first two NBA campaigns.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 13 July 2025
Roach is a big reason why the Broncos went from being unable to stop a candidate from running for city council to becoming one of the best rush defenses in the NFL.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 13 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unable
Adjective
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While red flags were posted on nearby sections of the beach, her lawsuit alleges the city should have known the entire area was unfit for swimming.—
Tresa Baldas,
Freep.com,
21 July 2025
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Trump's nomination of Adams this month stirred outrage among some of the president's opponents at home who said Adams was unfit for the job.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 July 2025
Adjective
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Here, Rodel shares how to make the unfitted kitchen trend your own, one statement-worthy piece at a time.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 May 2025
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Mix Materials The beauty in the unfitted kitchen aesthetic is found in its collected look.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 May 2025
Adjective
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He was found incompetent to stand trial, which in the state of Colorado, means he must be released from custody, Padden's office told Fox News Digital earlier this month.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
22 July 2025
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Malfunctioning surveillance equipment, conveniently incompetent jail staff, and statements from individuals such as the mayor of New York and Epstein’s brother played roles in fomenting this coalition.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
18 July 2025
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The senior leaders in the Illinois Democratic Party are incapable of operating any other way.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
13 July 2025
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If such monitoring and action is not a possibility for any reason, it must be understood that the current system is incapable of protecting the public and the juveniles who have been charged with a violent crime must be retained and not released.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
11 July 2025
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“Unable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unable. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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