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unelectable

British  
/ ˌʌnɪˈlɛktəbəl /

adjective

  1. (of a political party, candidate, etc) not likely to be elected

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Many deem him chaotic and unelectable, according to Reuters interviews with nearly two dozen donors and their aides.

From Reuters Apr. 21, 2023

After all, there’s always a possibility that the supposedly unelectable person might win.

From Washington Post Jul. 26, 2022

His rivals, however, say the allegations make him unelectable.

From Seattle Times Jul. 7, 2022

The modern age has proven that virtually no celebrity is unelectable.

From Salon Jul. 23, 2017

He evoked Mr. Obama’s 2008 campaign, when many had called him unelectable before he claimed a surprise victory in the Iowa caucuses.

From New York Times Oct. 24, 2015

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