somehow unable

Frequency: 5.93.1 per million words

Suggests that the inability is strange or difficult to explain.

unableADVERB + unable

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somehow

Examples (10)

  • They are somehow unable to make the choices necessary.
  • Despite his best efforts, he was somehow unable to solve the simple puzzle.
  • The company found itself somehow unable to keep up with the changing market demands.
  • She felt somehow unable to express the deep sadness she was feeling.
  • The system was somehow unable to process the valid request.
  • He stood there, somehow unable to move his legs despite no physical injury.
  • They were somehow unable to reach a consensus, even on minor points.
  • The team was somehow unable to score a goal against the much weaker opponent.
  • I am somehow unable to remember where I parked my car this morning.
  • The government seemed somehow unable to address the core issues of the crisis.