Example Sentences

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In the book, Noem described the 14-month-old dog, Cricket, as "untrainable," an explanation which did not go over well for many pet-loving Americans.

From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026

Anyone deemed untrainable or seen as dragging their feet risks being weeded out of hiring processes, marked down in performance reviews or laid off.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 8, 2025

She then admits that she saw the dog as "less than worthless" and "untrainable," suggesting her real motive was annoyance instead of fear.

From Salon • Apr. 30, 2024

He blamed Russia's "untrainable" generals for the losses.

From Reuters • Jan. 3, 2023

The little psychopath had survived his trials with Lupa just fine, but as soon as he arrived at Camp Jupiter he had proved to be untrainable.

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan