Undrinkable Meaning in English
word
ʌnˈdrɪŋkəbl̩
uhn-DRING-kuh-buhl
ʌndɹˈɪŋkəbəl
uhn-DRING-kuh-buhl
Definition
Describes a liquid that is not safe or pleasant to drink, usually because it tastes bad or is contaminated.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used for water or drinks. Common with 'water', 'juice', or 'liquid'. More formal/objective than simply 'tastes bad'. Not used for solid or semi-solid foods.
Spanish: imbebible - no potablePortuguese (BR): impróprio para beber - não potávelPortuguese (PT): impróprio para beber - não potávelChinese (Simplified): 无法饮用 - 不可饮用Chinese (Traditional): 無法飲用 - 不可飲用Hindi: पीने योग्य नहींArabic: غير صالح للشربBengali: পানযোগ্য নয় - পান করা যায় নাRussian: непригодный для питьяJapanese: 飲めないVietnamese: không uống đượcKorean: 마실 수 없는Turkish: içilmezUrdu: ناپینے کے قابلIndonesian: tidak dapat diminum - tidak layak minum
Example Sentences
This water is undrinkable because it is dirty.
basic
The juice went bad and is now undrinkable.
basic
If water is salty, it is undrinkable.
basic
After the chemical spill, the river became completely undrinkable.
natural
The tap water in that old building is practically undrinkable.
natural
You’ll need bottled water—the local supply is totally undrinkable.
natural