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Definition of uneatable

uneatable

/ʌnˈiːtəbəl/
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• adjective

1

Unfit to be eaten because of poor quality, bad cooking, or spoilage.

Example

"The roast was left in the oven for four hours and became completely uneatable."

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Word Nuance & Usage

"Uneatable" specifically refers to food that is normally edible by nature, but has been rendered unfit to eat due to poor preparation, spoilage, or bad taste. In contrast, "inedible" describes something that is inherently not suitable as food at all, often because it is poisonous or indigestible.

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• Nearby Words

uneasily
uneasiness
uneasy
uneatable
uneaten
uneconomic
uneconomical

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Uneatable. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 2, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/uneatable
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