unwearable

adjective

un·​wear·​able ˌən-ˈwer-ə-bəl How to pronounce unwearable (audio)
: unable or unsuitable to be worn : not wearable
… this one simple repair can restore an unwearable garment to all its former glory.Lindsley Cameron
… clothes that are conceptually brilliant—but, alas, completely unwearable.Vogue

Examples of unwearable in a Sentence

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Also anything that missing a button or is unwearable due to damage. Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2025 After all, pants that drag on the ground or feel too baggy can quickly make an everyday pair unwearable for occasions other than lounging at home. Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 30 Jan. 2025 Make three piles: one for keeping, one for donating or selling, and one for any unwearable or damaged items that should be thrown away or (ideally) recycled. Christina Pérez, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2024 In addition, another 1,000 pounds of unwearable items were donated to clothing recycling centers as part of their efforts to reduce textile waste. Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for unwearable 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1775, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unwearable was circa 1775

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“Unwearable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unwearable. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.

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