Etymology

unably

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Today it means: In an unable way; without skill or ability. Full definition →

Middle English un-ably
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  1. Middle English · inherited fromun-ably
  2. English todayunably

From Middle English un-ably, unabilly, equivalent to unable + -ly.

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