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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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But never have I seen a team with so much potential and skill be so absolutely lethargic and unwatchable this season.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 27, 2025

For aesthetes, his direct and uncompromising brand of football is unwatchable.

From BBC • Sep. 19, 2025

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

Related to his performance outside of "Loki," critics and audiences have either loved his performance or deemed it "borderline unwatchable."

From Salon • Oct. 28, 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