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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"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.
From BBC • Jan. 7, 2026
Newport County said its Sunday League Two fixture against Tranmere Rovers at Rodney Parade has been postponed due to an unplayable pitch.
From BBC • Jan. 4, 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
“When the referees ruled the field unplayable we immediately called Sotomayor and Contreras because they have turf fields and are the closest in proximity to Eagle Rock,” Lagos said.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 18, 2025
An overture which an orchestra at Cologne seemed disposed to perform was returned after a month as unplayable.
From Jean-Christophe, Volume I by Cannan, Gilbert
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