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Definition of unmaintainable

unmaintainable

/ˌʌnmeɪnˈteɪnəbəl/
un · main · tain · a · ble
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unmaintainable Lexical Profile

unmaintainable Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Incapable of being preserved, repaired, or kept in an existing or working state, especially regarding software code, equipment, or infrastructure.

Example

"Without proper documentation, the legacy codebase quickly became unmaintainable for the new engineering team."

2

Incapable of being defended, justified, or upheld by valid argument or legal grounds.

Example

"The judge dismissed the lawsuit, ruling that the plaintiff's legal position was wholly unmaintainable under current statutes."

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• Rhymes for unmaintainable

• Nearby Words

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unmagnified
unmailed
unmaintainable
unmaintained
unmake
unmaking

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unmaintainable. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unmaintainable
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