B2
disable vs unable vs unwilling
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| disableverb/dɪˈseɪ.bəl/ | Meaning to stop a machine, feature or system from working, or to make a person unable to move normally | Goes with disable a feature | Example You can disable notifications in the settings menu. |
| unableadjective/ʌnˈeɪ.bəl/ | Meaning not able to do something | Goes with unable to | Example I am sorry, but I am unable to come to the meeting on Monday. |
| unwillingadjective/ʌnˈwɪl.ɪŋ/ | Meaning not wanting to do something, especially because you disagree or are afraid | Goes with unwilling to compromise | Example He was an unwilling participant in the experiment. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
She felt like an participant in the plan.