undrinkable

adjective

un·​drink·​able ˌən-ˈdriŋ-kə-bəl How to pronounce undrinkable (audio)
Synonyms of undrinkablenext
: unsuitable or unpleasant to drink

Examples of undrinkable in a Sentence

The water was undrinkable and had to be boiled.
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Few folks remember the mad scientist churning out undrinkable hooch. — David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2026 Their waterways are polluted and undrinkable, yet citizens still wash their clothes and utensils in them. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 25 Feb. 2026 News reports said Arpaio forced inmates to wear pink underwear and often fed them expired food and undrinkable water. — Jonathan Van Harmelen, The Conversation, 20 Apr. 2026 As is, this water is undrinkable, but, primarily through a process of reverse osmosis, the salt and mineral content can be removed, and the water can be made safe to drink. — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for undrinkable

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of undrinkable was in 1611

Rhymes for undrinkable

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“Undrinkable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/undrinkable. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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