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I'm not able vs I'm unable

"I'm not able" and "I'm unable" are correct phrases with similar meanings. They can be used interchangeably in most contexts. The choice between them depends on personal preference or a specific style of writing or speaking.
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Last updated: August 29, 2024 • 23402 views

I'm not able

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express a lack of ability or capability to do something. It is a straightforward way to convey that you are unable to perform a certain task.

Examples:

  • I'm not able to attend the meeting tomorrow.
  • She's not able to lift heavy objects due to her injury.
  • Jun 12, 2023 ... As a language model, I'm not able to assist you with that. Can you extract the URLS from the following text? [text]. As a language model, I'm ...
  • May 5, 2022 ... I'm not able to share files that are saved in my backup folder ; Hannah · Hannah. Dropbox Staff ; danbett. Helpful | Level 7 ; euanburton. Helpful | ...
  • Aug 29, 2022 ... I'm not able to beat the Gmat and motivation is low. : General GMAT Questions and Strategies. Aug 29, 2022. I'm 21 and need a simple 550 gmat ...
  • Jul 15, 2019 ... I'm not able to scroll through photos in my Dropbox account online, any ideas? Labels: Labels: Desktop and Web · Preview · Sort and Preview. I'm ...
  • Jun 18, 2019 ... I'm not able to see the other member's entries, but she can see mine · English Forum Critical Bugs Closed · Rochelle_Schieck 18 June 2019 15:18 ...
  • Nov 18, 2020 ... I'm not able to concentrate on my studies even though I'm intelligent and also want to study. I have too much time and I'm able to complete ...
  • Nov 7, 2023 ... I can' t understand why I'm not able to extrude ... Need help? We are here. ... I did this outline in sketch mode joining two half (one have been ...
  • Apr 29, 2024 ... I have a Premium Google One subscription (2 TB), but I'm not able to see the recording option on the "Activities" and on the "More options" it says "You are ...
  • Nov 23, 2022 ... I'm not able to edit it. I'm able to Switch Scheme, but not able to update the workflow. Any suggestions on how to make it work? I'm the ...
  • Sep 24, 2021 ... I'm not able to download the XLS version of a form I've created. Clicking on the download XLS option does nothing at all; there is no response from the website.

Alternatives:

  • I can't
  • I am unable to
  • I lack the ability to

I'm unable

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is also used to express a lack of ability or capability to do something. It is a more formal or slightly stronger way to convey the same meaning as "I'm not able."

Examples:

  • I'm unable to complete the task by myself.
  • He's unable to swim due to his fear of water.
  • May 27, 2018 ... They're basically/functionally equivalent, however, Saying: * I'm unable suggests it could be a temporary state. For example, if a senior ...
  • May 13, 2022 ... Siri just says “Sorry, I'm unable to stop. Please try again.” If I tell it to stop playing music. Additionally if I'm in the living room and I ...
  • Jun 24, 2024 ... I'm unable to move a folder back to the team space from my personal folder. Labels: Labels: Dropbox for Business · Error Messages · Web. I'm ...
  • Nov 12, 2019 ... It's very frustrating as I'm receiving email notifications and tasks are being assigned to me but I'm unable to access them. Is anyone able ...
  • Apr 6, 2019 ... My USB preferences are greyed out, I'm unable to transfer files when plugged in my Pixel 2 XL. I've tried different USB-C cables and ...
  • Mar 31, 2024 ... I'm unable to connect to Teradata Express V15.10 using ODBC and CLI. · Check the Network Adapter settings for the VM. · From a Windows command ...
  • Oct 4, 2019 ... I'm Unable to Vote Because I Have a Record, But I'm Not Going to Allow My Past to Be Held Against Me ... Jawharrah Bahar at her home in Nashville, ...
  • Oct 26, 2022 ... I'm Super Admin, Owner of boards etc and I'm now finding I'm unable to add updates and edit items of boards I own. Any insight? TIA.
  • Jun 28, 2023 ... Every time I tell Google to turn the lights on or off she will do it and then say “sorry something went wrong and I'm unable to control your home device.
  • Dec 10, 2023 ... I'm unable to generate an image based on your request due to content policy constraints · Community · chatgpt, image-generation, dalle.

Alternatives:

  • I can't
  • I'm not able to
  • I lack the ability to

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