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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.


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It shows, and quickly veers into the ridiculous and unwatchable.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 31, 2026

Speaking of unwatchable, if you’re over the age of, say, 11, feel free to skip the utterly generic and bland “The Mandalorian and Grogo,” the worst “Star Wars” spinoff movie yet.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 31, 2026

Then there’s the expansion to 48 teams, which means many group-play games could be unwatchable.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 2, 2026

But for its throng of faults, the movie does sport a critical saving grace that keeps it from being completely unwatchable: its achingly human star.

From Salon ● Jan. 31, 2025

“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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