"unably" meaning in English

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Adverb

Forms: more unably [comparative], most unably [superlative]
Etymology: From Middle English un-ably, unabilly, equivalent to unable + -ly. Etymology templates: {{inh|en|enm|un-ably}} Middle English un-ably, {{suffix|en|unable|ly}} unable + -ly Head templates: {{en-adv}} unably (comparative more unably, superlative most unably)
  1. In an unable way; without skill or ability. Synonyms: ineptly
    Sense id: en-unably-en-adv-8REB868M Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ly

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