unlivable

adjective

un·​liv·​able ˌən-ˈli-və-bəl How to pronounce unlivable (audio)
Synonyms of unlivablenext
: unable to be lived or unfit to live in, on, or with : not livable
unlivable tenements
… he devoted himself to making life unlivable for them.—Jack London

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Many apartments have become unlivable, further cutting into supply. — Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2026 Los Angeles County’s average home is 58 years old, and many of its cheapest rentals are in aging buildings that could become unlivable or be demolished. — Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026 Although many doctors do their best under the circumstances, unlivable public salaries have made bribe-taking increasingly common. — Will Freeman, Foreign Affairs, 17 Sep. 2026 Power outages may last weeks to months and some areas could be unlivable for an extended time. — Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unlivable

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First Known Use

1834, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unlivable was in 1834

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“Unlivable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unlivable. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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