unplayable Meaning & Definition
What Does Unplayable Mean?
As an adjective, unplayable means That cannot be played; that is impossible or unreasonable (too difficult, etc.) to play. That cannot be played, that is too hard too play. That cannot be played, or is so tedious, complicated, buggy, etc., as to discourage or preclude playing. Unable to be played on specified equipment, or at all. Impossible to play or to defend against. It is also used to mean That cannot be played, that is too hard too play.
Word Facts for Unplayable
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Antonyms | playable |
| Comparative / superlative | more unplayable, most unplayable |
Unplayable Definition (Adjective)
- That cannot be played; that is impossible or unreasonable (too difficult, etc.) to play. That cannot be played, that is too hard too play. That cannot be played, or is so tedious, complicated, buggy, etc., as to discourage or preclude playing. Unable to be played on specified equipment, or at all. Impossible to play or to defend against.
- That cannot be played, that is too hard too play.
- That cannot be played, or is so tedious, complicated, buggy, etc., as to discourage or preclude playing.
- Unable to be played on specified equipment, or at all.
- Impossible to play or to defend against.
Adjective
- (of an audio or visual recording) Unable to be played on specified equipment, or at all.
- (of the delivery of a ball) Impossible to play or to defend against.
Synonyms of Unplayable
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Unplayable synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Unplayable
Word Forms & Grammar
unplayable (comparative more unplayable, superlative most unplayable)
Origin of Unplayable
From un- + playable.
Common Questions About Unplayable
What part of speech is unplayable?
Unplayable is an adjective.
What is the opposite of unplayable?
The opposite of unplayable is playable.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of unplayable?
The comparative form is more unplayable and the superlative form is most unplayable.