unable
Definitions
Adjective
- (usually followed by `to') not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
Fragment
Sounds Like
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Words That Follow
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Statistically Associated
Consonant Match
As a Fragment
Words that contain the term "unable".
Sounds Like
Words that sound like the term "unable".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | official | 3 | 75 |
| 2 | commercial | 3 | 61 |
| 3 | recital | 3 | 8 |
| 4 | vaginal | 3 | 7 |
| 5 | maternal | 3 | 5 |
| 6 | apparel | 3 | 3 |
| 7 | colossal | 3 | 3 |
| 8 | debacle | 3 | 3 |
| 9 | apostle | 3 | 2 |
| 10 | colloidal | 3 | 2 |
| 11 | mcconnell | 3 | 2 |
| 12 | accrual | 3 | 0 |
| 13 | avital | 3 | 0 |
| 14 | bacchanal | 3 | 0 |
| 15 | caboodle | 3 | 0 |
| 16 | commerical | 3 | 0 |
| 17 | committal | 3 | 0 |
| 18 | delaurel | 3 | 0 |
| 19 | demirel | 3 | 0 |
| 20 | falafel | 3 | 0 |
| 21 | fenagle | 3 | 0 |
| 22 | knievel | 3 | 0 |
| 23 | macconnell | 3 | 0 |
| 24 | macdowell | 3 | 0 |
| 25 | mccarrell | 3 | 0 |
| 26 | mccarroll | 3 | 0 |
| 27 | mcconnel | 3 | 0 |
| 28 | mcdowall | 3 | 0 |
| 29 | mcdowell | 3 | 0 |
| 30 | palatial | 3 | 0 |
| 31 | paternal | 3 | 0 |
Spelled Like
Words that are spelled similarly to the term "unable".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | able | 2 | 216 |
| 2 | enable | 3 | 23 |
| 3 | notable | 3 | 20 |
| 4 | unstable | 3 | 8 |
| 5 | usable | 3 | 8 |
| 6 | tenable | 3 | 4 |
| 7 | untenable | 4 | 2 |
| 8 | turntable | 3 | 1 |
| 9 | venable | 3 | 1 |
| 10 | tunable | 3 | 0 |
| 11 | unusable | 4 | 0 |
| 12 | burnable | 3 | 0 |
| 13 | knable | 2 | 0 |
| 14 | anable | 3 | 0 |
| 15 | unsalable | 4 | 0 |
| 16 | unpayable | 4 | 0 |
| 17 | unlivable | 4 | 0 |
| 18 | unlabeled | 3 | 0 |
| 19 | nale | 1 | 0 |
| 20 | countable | 3 | 0 |
Words That Follow
Words that often follow the term "unable" in a sentence.
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | unable to | 1 | 5 |
Words That Precede
Words that often precede the term "unable" in a sentence.
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | be unable | 1 | 2 |
Statistically Associated
Words that are statistically associated with "unable" in the same piece of text.
Results:
Term
Definitions: 1
Fragments: 2
Sound Alikes: 31
Spelled Like: 20
Words that Follow: 1
Words that Precede: 1
Statistically Associated: 4
Consonant Matches: 4
Freq: The frequency is a relative score of how often the word appears in standard English text.
This Word in the News:
Progress in Ukraine peace talks chaotic as Washington officials unable to travel, Zelensky says
Mar 13, 2026 The Kyiv Independent
Mar 13, 2026 The Kyiv Independent
Actor from Oscar-nominated film unable to attend Academy Awards due to Palestinian citizenship
Mar 13, 2026 The Mirror US
Mar 13, 2026 The Mirror US
Blanche says DOJ unable to investigate tips about Trump’s involvement with Epstein
Feb 1, 2026 The Hill
Feb 1, 2026 The Hill
Unable to tame hydrogen leaks, NASA delays launch of Artemis II until March
Feb 3, 2026 Ars Technica
Feb 3, 2026 Ars Technica