Uninhabitable Meaning in English
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Definition
A place that is uninhabitable cannot be lived in, usually because it is too dangerous, damaged, or uncomfortable.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used for buildings, houses, or areas affected by disaster or extreme conditions. Formal/neutral register. Opposite: 'habitable'. Not used for people or animals themselves. May appear in news, legal, or insurance contexts.
Spanish: inhabitable (no se puede vivir)Portuguese (BR): inabitávelPortuguese (PT): inabitávelChinese (Simplified): 不适合居住Chinese (Traditional): 不適合居住Hindi: अवसनीयArabic: غير صالح للسكنBengali: অবাসযোগ্যRussian: непригодный для жизни - нежилойJapanese: 居住不可能なVietnamese: không thể ở đượcKorean: 거주할 수 없는Turkish: yaşanmaz - oturulamazUrdu: ناقابل رہائشIndonesian: tidak layak huni
Example Sentences
After the fire, the house was uninhabitable.
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The desert is uninhabitable for most people.
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The flood made the town uninhabitable for weeks.
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That old building looks completely uninhabitable now.
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If the air gets any worse here, this city could become uninhabitable.
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The landlord said the apartment was safe, but honestly, it's pretty uninhabitable.
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