unable

adj 1: (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" [syn: {not able}] [ant:

{able}]

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"

[syn: {unable(p)}]

3: lacking in power or forcefulness; "an ineffectual ruler";

"like an unable phoenix in hot ashes" [syn: {ineffective},

{ineffectual}]