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Definition of unplayable

unplayable

/ʌnˈpleɪ.ə.bəl/
un · play · a · ble
Adverb:unplayably
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unplayable Lexical Profile

unplayable Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Not suitable or fit for playing on, with, or in, especially due to poor physical condition, damage, or adverse weather.

Example

"Heavy rain throughout the morning left the soccer field waterlogged and completely unplayable."

2

In sports, of a ball, shot, or opponent: so skillful, fast, or difficult that it is impossible to return, defend against, or counter.

Example

"The tennis champion delivered an unplayable serve right down the center line to win the match."

3

Incapable of being performed, reproduced, or operated, such as a piece of music that is overly complex, a corrupted media file, or a severely malfunctioning video game.

Example

"The scratched vinyl record was practically unplayable, skipping every few seconds."

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• Rhymes for unplayable

• Nearby Words

unplanned
unplanted
unplastered
unplayable
unplayed
unpleasant
unpleasantly

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