Unable
Unable adjective - Lacking qualities (as knowledge, skill, or ability) required to do a job.
Both words in one sentence
- In Vile Bodies, this is Adam's way of producing a gossip column despite being unable to write about any real celebrities.
Source: Invented Individual -
In A Christmas Story Ralphie, unable to tolerate the torment of the vile neighborhood bully Scut Farkus any longer, is overcome with Unstoppable Rage and wails on him until both boys are a quivering, sobbing mess (though Ralphie clearly got the upper hand).
Source: Berserker Tears - After being maimed and disfigured by Outworld warriors in Mortal Kombat 3, Kabal renounces the vile Black Dragon organization and becomes a crimefighter at the tournament's end—only to pull a FaceHeel Turn three games later when he's unable to shed his thuggish past.
Source: Heel Face Turn / Video Games
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