undrinkable
adjective
un·drink·able
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Definition of undrinkable
: unsuitable or unpleasant to drink
Examples of undrinkable in a Sentence
The water was undrinkable and had to be boiled.
Recent Examples on the Web
Investing hundreds of dollars into ingredients only to watch thatinvestment turn into an undrinkable mess is not for the faint of heart. — Fortune, "This Michelin-Starred Restaurateur Traded Fine Dining for Ben Franklin’s Favorite Milk Cocktail," 13 July 2019 In coastal areas, there is plenty of undrinkable saltwater, while desalination is costly. — Martin Finucane, BostonGlobe.com, "Study: A gigantic deposit of fresh water is hidden off the Northeast coast," 24 June 2019 If a hurricane hits, tap water often becomes undrinkable if the power fails at water treatment plants. — Janine Puhak, Fox News, "Hurricane Florence-proof your kitchen with these three tips," 13 Sep. 2018 Today, unemployment hovers well over 40 percent, tap water is undrinkable and residents receive just a few hours of electricity a day. — Washington Post, "AP Interview: Qatari envoy calls for emergency aid to Gaza," 22 Feb. 2018 Electricity is supplied for roughly four hours a day, unemployment stands at more than 50 percent and tap water is undrinkable. — Aron Heller, The Seattle Times, "Gaza rocket hits home in Israel, military strikes back," 17 Oct. 2018 Add too many hops, and the beer will be so bitter as to be undrinkable. — Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, "How to get that great “hoppy” beer taste without the exploding bottles," 5 Oct. 2018 Nearly all groundwater has become undrinkable and untreated sewage is pouring into the Mediterranean. — Washington Post, "Trump’s Mideast team gets close-up view of peace obstacles," 21 June 2018 The water is undrinkable and raw sewage is pumped into the sea. — David M. Halbfinger, New York Times, "Though Deadly, Gaza Protests Draw Attention and Enthusiasm," 7 Apr. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'undrinkable.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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undrinkable
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of undrinkable
: unhealthy or unpleasant to drink
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