unplayable
Britishadjective
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not able to be played
an almost unplayable ball
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not able to be played on
unplayable pitches
Example Sentences
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For over a decade, hundreds of online video games have been rendered unplayable at the whim of their publishers, for either technical or economic reasons.
From Barron's • Jun. 16, 2026
James, making her first start since the Euro 2025 final when she went off in the first half having played through injury, showed she can be unplayable when fully fit and feeling her best.
From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026
The tie was set to be played in east Belfast on Wednesday evening but heavy rain and wind has made the pitch unplayable.
From BBC • Jan. 28, 2026
The team reported the problem to the league, and technicians from the court vendor determined the surface was unplayable for the group stage finale, according to a team spokesperson.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 28, 2025
Having broken her duck, however, she was breathing more freely, and soon found that the bowling, though good and accurate, was by no means unplayable.
From The Girls of St. Cyprian's A Tale of School Life by Brazil, Angela
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