unnavigable
Americanadjective
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Parts of the Rhine river in Germany could soon become unnavigable as water levels drop further due to soaring summer temperatures and low rainfall, an industry group warned Monday.
From Barron's ● Aug. 10, 2026
He died at Stabiae, a few miles south of Pompeii, gazing over a sea rendered unnavigable by pumice and strong opposing winds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 2, 2026
In each person's story, there are reasons for their missteps and a way through, especially when that road seems to be closed or unnavigable.
From Salon ● Oct. 16, 2024
Business owners said they were also concerned about unnavigable streets and trash — problems, they believed, that would not improve unless the county cracked down.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 30, 2024
In summer the road here would have been sketchy but pass-able; now it was made unnavigable by a foot and a half of mushy spring snow.
From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer
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