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Definition of unplaceable

unplaceable

/ˌʌnˈpleɪsəbəl/
un · place · a · ble
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• adjective

1

Impossible to identify, recognize, or recall the origin, identity, or context of (especially regarding a face, voice, accent, or scent).

Example

"The stranger spoke with a soft, unplaceable accent that hinted at several different regions."

2

Unable to be assigned to a suitable category, position, job, or foster home.

Example

"Due to his unusual combination of qualifications, the recruitment agency found him nearly unplaceable."

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• Rhymes for unplaceable

• Nearby Words

unpin
unpitted
unpitying
unplaceable
unplaced
unplagued
unplanned

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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