unplayable

British

/ ʌnˈpleɪəbəl /

adjective

not able to be played

an almost unplayable ball
not able to be played on

unplayable pitches

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Ronaldinho at his peak was virtually unplayable - running quicker, thinking faster.

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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.

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The tie was set to be played in east Belfast on Wednesday evening but heavy rain and wind has made the pitch unplayable.

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"She was unplayable the first set and a half and I found it really tough to get used to playing in the day compared to the night. It's a lot quicker," Jones added.

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Newport County said its Sunday League Two fixture against Tranmere Rovers at Rodney Parade has been postponed due to an unplayable pitch.

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