uninhabitable
Britishadjective
Explanation
When it's impossible to live somewhere, that place is uninhabitable. A house is uninhabitable if is missing basic things like a roof and heat. Buildings are considered uninhabitable when they are dangerous, with holes in the floor, or exposed electrical wires that pose a fire hazard. It's not safe for people to live in those conditions. Uninhabitable regions of the world might be too cold or too hot — or, in the case of Brazil's Ilha da Queimada Grande, or "Snake Island," they might be overrun with venomous snakes.
Example Sentences
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Judge April Mack ultimately ruled against Jackson and upheld an eviction filing, ordering that he vacate the property, arguing against his claims that the leak had made the unit uninhabitable.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 29, 2026
Musk might need Earth to become uninhabitable to justify the trip.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026
She brought in a mold assessment company that told her that her home was uninhabitable.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
Three weeks ago, part of the beautiful century-old structure collapsed, and it was declared uninhabitable.
From Barron's ● Aug. 4, 2026
Mud and rain could make some trenches uninhabitable.
From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman
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