unlivable

/ˌʌnˈlɪvəbəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

too unpleasant or unhealthy to be lived in or used; uninhabitable

“The city’s severe pollution made the neighborhood unlivable for many residents.”

2. adjective

impossible to live; not capable of being sustained or supported

“The financial crisis made it unlivable for many families to afford basic necessities.”

3. noun

a place that is too unpleasant or unhealthy to be lived in

“The authorities declared the area an unlivable zone due to the ongoing toxic waste leak.”

Synonyms

  • inhospitable
  • uninhabitable
  • untenable

Antonyms

  • inhabitable
  • livable