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unwatchable

American  
[uhn-wahch-uh-buhl] / ʌnˈwɑtʃ ə bəl /

adjective

  1. (of a movie, show, etc.) too boring, disgusting, badly acted or produced, etc., to watch; not watchable.

  2. (of a television or other screen device) that cannot be watched because it is broken or not functioning properly.


Example Sentences

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It was an almost unwatchable display that mirrored much of this season where Everton have won only three of 19 league games while scoring just 15 goals.

From BBC • Jan. 9, 2025

The fight was "unwatchable," wrote one X user.

From BBC • Nov. 16, 2024

The NBA looks like a scripted sport at the moment and it is becoming unwatchable.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2023

Normally this would be irritating to the point of unwatchable.

From Washington Times • May 11, 2023

“Libby, even I know Gone with the Wind was a monumental hit, even if it’s unwatchable now.”

From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle

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