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unplayable

British

/ ʌnˈpleɪəbəl /

adjective

not able to be played

an almost unplayable ball
not able to be played on

unplayable pitches

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The team reported the problem to the league, and technicians from the court vendor determined the surface was unplayable for the group stage finale, according to a team spokesperson.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 28, 2025

“When the referees ruled the field unplayable we immediately called Sotomayor and Contreras because they have turf fields and are the closest in proximity to Eagle Rock,” Lagos said.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 18, 2025

Officials then ruled that it was unplayable and round four was cancelled.

From Barron's • Nov. 9, 2025

Match of the Day pundits Micah Richards and Alan Shearer look at how Erling Haaland is currently "unplayable" after the striker scored two goals for Manchester City in their win over Everton.

From BBC • Oct. 18, 2025

I am inaccurate, but vigorous, and occasionally send in a quite unplayable shot.

From Love Among the Chickens by Wodehouse, P. G. (Pelham Grenville)

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