inedible

American  

[in-ed-uh-buhl] / ɪnˈɛd ə bəl /

adjective

1. not edible; unfit to be eaten.

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inedible British  

/ ɪnˈɛdɪbəl /

adjective

1. not fit to be eaten; uneatable

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Other Word Forms

• inedibility noun

Etymology

Origin of inedible

First recorded in 1815–25; in- ³ + edible

Example Sentences

It would have to be someone quick and close-lipped, for once rumors of those foul-smelling, inedible loaves spread, no respectable baker would dare come to Ashton Place for fear of the dreaded “bakehouse curse.”

From Literature

The mum-of-two first became aware that he liked to try and eat inedible items when he licked the Velcro in his tactile books as a baby.

From BBC

It’s an interesting dichotomy, though: I hate a bland, under-salted butter moment, but an overly salty one can be downright inedible.

From Salon

Residents at some Clearsprings sites have told the BBC of poor conditions inside their hotels, and sent us photos and video diaries of the food provided, describing some of it as "inedible".

From BBC

Unfortunately for you, your cake is undercooked and, essentially, inedible.

From Salon