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unscalable

American  
[uhn-skayl-uh-buhl] / ˌʌnˈskeɪl ə bəl /

adjective

  1. not able to be scaled, climbed, or surmounted.

  2. not able to be adapted or extended to function at a larger or, sometimes, smaller scale.


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Virtual hiring practices that may increase accessibility for housed job seekers may, in fact, be an unscalable wall for homeless applicants with limited internet access and no private space for a video call.

From Slate ● Jun. 27, 2023

The court has a problem, no doubt, one that barriers of unscalable height around its building won’t solve.

From New York Times ● May 5, 2022

Bicycle racks and an unscalable fence surround the U.S.

From Reuters ● Nov. 11, 2021

It’s fitting that piece of hardware is named after Bill Russell, whose 11 rings with the Boston Celtics remains one of the most unscalable feats in sports.

From Washington Post ● Oct. 19, 2021

Matthias had called the cliffs unscalable, and Inej had to admit that they would present a challenge even for the Wraith.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo

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