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Unplayable - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

unplayable

/ʌnˈpleɪəbəl/ /ʌnˈpleɪəbl̩/

Definition:

Impossible to play, perform, or use due to difficulty or poor condition.

Synonyms:

unusable, impractical, impossible, inaccessible

Part of Speech:

adjective

Antonyms:

playable, manageable, accessible

Common Collocations:

unplayable conditions, unplayable ball, unplayable lie, unplayable surface

Derivatives:

unplayability, unplayably

Usage Tips:

Use "unplayable" to describe something (e.g., a game or surface) that cannot be used or enjoyed due to flaws or challenges.

Common Phrases:

unplayable lie (golf), rendered unplayable, deemed unplayable

Etymology:

Derived from "un-" (not) + "playable," first recorded in the early 19th century.

Examples:

  • 1. The video game was glitchy and completely unplayable.
  • 2. The heavy rain made the soccer field unplayable for days.
  • 3. His old guitar is now warped and unplayable.
  • 4. The referee declared the ball unplayable due to mud.

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