unelectable
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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He argued that by defining herself too well, Crockett has become unelectable.
From Salon • Jan. 21, 2026
Many deem him chaotic and unelectable, according to Reuters interviews with nearly two dozen donors and their aides.
From Reuters • Apr. 21, 2023
His rivals, however, say the allegations make him unelectable.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 7, 2022
Mr. Black had warned repeatedly that the untested Mr. Walker would prove unelectable — “he’ll never win,” Mr. Black said in a recent interview — and that Republicans would come to regret his anointment.
From New York Times • May 24, 2022
Dismissed until recently as an unelectable rabble-rouser, Bolsonaro launched his campaign with no significant political allies, a small party machine and a paltry budget.
From Washington Post • Oct. 28, 2018
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