What is another word for couldn't?

Pronunciation: [kˈʊdənt] (IPA)

There are several synonyms for the word "couldn't" that can be used to convey a similar meaning. Some of the most commonly used synonyms for "couldn't" include "unable to," "incapable of," "powerless to," and "not able to." These words all convey a sense of being unable to accomplish something or lacking the ability to do so. Other synonyms for "couldn't" include "failed to," "did not manage to," and "wasn't able to," which imply a similar sense of inability. In using these synonyms, writers and speakers can vary their language and express their ideas in different ways while still conveying the same basic meaning.

What are the hypernyms for Couldn't?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Couldn't

But then I couldn't do it!
"The Mermaid of Druid Lake and Other Stories"
Charles Weathers Bump
I couldn't bear it!
"Jane Oglander"
Marie Belloc Lowndes
I couldn't bear to let things go on as they had.
"Marjorie Dean High School Freshman"
Pauline Lester

Famous quotes with Couldn't

  • I looked for the same pitch my whole career, a breaking ball. All of the time. I never worried about the fastball. They couldn't throw it past me, none of them.
    Hank Aaron
  • Suddenly I was the man who got the part that every actor in the English language was trying to get. I was really scared. I had talked the talk, and now I had to walk the walk. For three days, I couldn't answer the phone.
    F. Murray Abraham
  • I hope I presented what I felt the woman seemed to be about, but I couldn't give any reason as to why she remained in the relationship other than that their relationship was very special.
    Jenny Agutter
  • I was really glad to meet Jane Clark because it did give me an insight. I couldn't imagine what kind of woman she was. I was hugely impressed by her energy, straightforward nature and enthusiasm for life.
    Jenny Agutter
  • I lived in England to learn English. When I went to England for the first time, it was like being on the Moon. I had no friends, I couldn't speak the language. I was very isolated.
    Jean Alesi

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