Unable and Vile

Unable

Unable adjective - Lacking qualities (as knowledge, skill, or ability) required to do a job.

Vile and unable are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Vile" instead an adjective "Unable".

Vile

Vile adjective - Not conforming to a high moral standard; morally unacceptable.

Unable and vile are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Unable" instead an adjective "Vile".

Nearby Words: vilify, vilely

Mutual synonyms

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.
  • Berserker Tears 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).
  • 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 Face–Heel Turn three games later when he's unable to shed his thuggish past.
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