unbudgeable

adjective

Definition of unbudgeablenext
as in unchangeable

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Recent Examples of unbudgeable Some on the left were hopeful that the unsullied voices of teenagers, cutting through the usual tussle over whether gun control advocates were politicizing a tragedy, would move previously unbudgeable lawmakers. — New York Times, 20 Feb. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unbudgeable
  1. unchangeable
  2. invariable
  3. unalterable
  4. immutable
  5. fixed
  6. inelastic
  7. inflexible
  8. unadaptable
Adjective
  • It was created as a serious of unchangeable smart contracts that will run perpetually on the Ethereum blockchain.
    — Brady Dale, Axios, 21 Mar. 2025
  • In addition to his order pertaining to trans student athletes, Trump signed an order proclaiming that the government will recognize only two unchangeable sexes.
    — Jo Yurcaba, NBC News, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of unchangeable
Adjective
  • The invariable staleness of manufactured chips that are not just-made will clash with the freshness of your guacamole’s flavors.
    — Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025
  • The precise emotions and sentiments experienced when viewing the planet from above are individual and various, but the overall effect is invariable — a deeply profound change in perception about our world and life on Earth.
    — Charles Black, Space.com, 14 Feb. 2025
Definition of invariable
Adjective
  • For instance, blockchain technology can establish an unalterable record of identity verification, ensuring that executive data remains intact and secure.
    — Damodar Selvam, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024
  • Though a vintage wedding dress comes with strings attached—there might be repairs, unalterable elements, or imperfections due to age, the upside is endless.
    — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 22 Feb. 2024
Definition of unalterable
Adjective
  • Naturally, jumping styles are not necessarily inborn, immutable traits.
    — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
  • Seeing time as flexible, as a design challenge rather than an immutable constant, these systems create pathways that are more personalized, responsive, and aligned with the demands of the modern world.
    — Vicki Phillips, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Definition of immutable
Adjective
  • His beats have lots of detail but no fixed center, creating rhythms that call to mind choppy waves or a record that’s stuck in a groove.
    — Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 21 Mar. 2025
  • The company has also successfully expanded into the broadband market with its fixed wireless offering, utilizing excess spectrum acquired from Sprint.
    — Trefis Team, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of fixed
Adjective
  • Its services are essential, making demand relatively inelastic even during economic downturns.
    — GuruFocus, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
  • There’s no easy substitute for eggs, which makes demand for them inelastic — meaning consumers and businesses generally buy the same amount no matter the cost.
    — Alexandra Byrne, NBC News, 5 Mar. 2025
Definition of inelastic
Adjective
  • Organizations continue to grapple with inflexible leadership.
    — Dan Pontefract, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Beyond physical challenges, frequent doctor’s appointments require time off—especially difficult for those with long hours or inflexible schedules.
    — G Kirilloff, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Definition of inflexible
Adjective
  • The novel has been adapted by Noah Baumbach into a feature film starring Adam Driver and Greta Gerwig, despite a reputation for being unadaptable because of its density of detail and its fractured, occasionally absurdist plot.
    — Jordan Kisner, The Atlantic, 9 Dec. 2022
  • For years, Frank Herbert’s sweeping 1965 sci-fi novel — set in the distant future on a desert planet where powerful clans fight for control over the most precious substance in the universe — was considered all but unadaptable.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2023
Definition of unadaptable

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“Unbudgeable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unbudgeable. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.

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