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unwatchable

American  
[uhn-wahch-uh-buhl] / ʌnˈwɑtʃ ə bəl /

adjective

  1. (of a movie, show, etc.) too boring, disgusting, badly acted or produced, etc., to watch; not watchable.

  2. (of a television or other screen device) that cannot be watched because it is broken or not functioning properly.


Example Sentences

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The moment Morocco's Brahim Diaz stepped up to take the penalty that would have won his country the Afcon trophy for the first time in 50 years was unwatchable for this Senegal fan.

From BBC • Jan. 19, 2026

The fight was "unwatchable," wrote one X user.

From BBC • Nov. 16, 2024

Related to his performance outside of "Loki," critics and audiences have either loved his performance or deemed it "borderline unwatchable."

From Salon • Oct. 28, 2023

The NBA looks like a scripted sport at the moment and it is becoming unwatchable.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2023

“Libby, even I know Gone with the Wind was a monumental hit, even if it’s unwatchable now.”

From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle

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