Need another word that means the same as “unable”? Find 12 synonyms and 30 related words for “unable” in this overview.
The synonyms of “Unable” are: ineffective, ineffectual, not able, powerless, impotent, not equal to, not up to, inadequate, incompetent, unfit, unfitted, unqualified
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “unable” as an adjective can have the following definitions:
| impotent | Unable to take effective action; helpless or powerless. Felt impotent rage. |
| inadequate | (of a person) unable to deal with a situation or with life. I felt like a fraud inadequate to the task. |
| incompetent | Not doing a good job. Incompetent witnesses. |
| ineffective | Not producing an intended effect. An ineffective administration. |
| ineffectual | Producing no result or effect. An ineffectual campaign. |
| not able | Having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something. |
| not equal to | Having the same quantity, value, or measure as another. |
| not up to | Getting higher or more vigorous. |
| powerless | Lacking power. Troops were powerless to stop last night s shooting. |
| unfit | (of a person) not having the requisite qualities or skills to undertake something competently. Certified as unfit for army service. |
| unfitted | (of furniture) not fitted. Unfitted bedroom furniture. |
| unqualified | Legally not qualified or sufficient. I am singularly unqualified to write about football. |
| blind | Make blind by putting the eyes out. This declaration is not a blind bit of good to the workers. |
| counterproductive | Tending to hinder the achievement of a goal. Child experts fear the Executive s plans may prove counterproductive. |
| crippled | (of a person) unable to walk or move normally; disabled. The pilot displayed skill and nerve in landing the crippled plane. |
| crutch | A thing used for support or reassurance. Overalls reinforced with leather where the crutch took the saddle s chafing. |
| deaf | Make or render deaf. I m a bit deaf so you ll have to speak up. |
| delayed | Not as far along as normal in development. |
| disabled | People collectively who are crippled or otherwise physically handicapped. Technology to help the elderly and the disabled. |
| dunce | A stupid person; these words are used to express a low opinion of someone’s intelligence. He was baffled by arithmetic and they called him a dunce at school. |
| execrable | Unequivocally detestable- Edmund Burke. Execrable cheap wine. |
| futile | Producing no result or effect. It is futile to allocate blame for this. |
| halting | Fragmentary or halting from emotional strain. She speaks halting English with a heavy accent. |
| handicap | A race or contest in which a handicap is imposed. Not being able to drive was something of a handicap. |
| handicapped | People collectively who are crippled or otherwise physically handicapped. His third child was born severely handicapped. |
| harmful | Causing or likely to cause harm. Harmful effects of smoking. |
| incapable | Not having the temperament or inclination for. Incapable of solution. |
| incompetence | Inability to do something successfully; ineptitude. Allegations of professional incompetence. |
| incompetent | An incompetent person. A forgetful and utterly incompetent assistant. |
| ineffective | Not producing an intended effect. The legal sanctions against oil spills are virtually ineffective. |
| ineffectual | Not producing an intended effect. An ineffectual ruler. |
| inept | Generally incompetent and ineffectual. If the rumor is true can anything be more inept than to repeat it now. |
| infertile | (of land) unable to sustain crops or vegetation. Barren and infertile soils. |
| lame | Make a person or animal lame. I made really stupid posters with lame slogans. |
| paralyzed | Affected with paralysis. |
| powerless | Without ability, influence, or power. Troops were powerless to stop last night s shooting. |
| unavailing | Producing no result or effect. Their efforts were unavailing. |
| unproductive | Not producing or capable of producing. Unproductive land must be reforested. |
| useless | Not fulfilling or not expected to achieve the intended purpose or desired outcome. We tried to pacify him but it was useless. |
| vain | Having or showing an excessively high opinion of one’s appearance, abilities, or worth. Vain about her clothes. |
| wheelchair | A movable chair mounted on large wheels; for invalids or those who cannot walk; frequently propelled by the occupant. |
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