sinkable

/ˈsɪŋkəbəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

capable of sinking or going underwater; able to sink.

“The ship was considered sinkable after the damage it sustained in the storm.”

2. adjective

likely to fail or collapse; unable to withstand challenges.

“The struggling company was seen as sinkable due to its heavy debt and declining sales.”

3. noun

something that is capable of sinking or going underwater.

“The sailors inspected the ship’s hull for any weaknesses that could make it sinkable.”

Synonyms

  • capable
  • liable
  • sinking
  • unstable

Antonyms

  • floatable
  • stable
  • unsinkable