unwearable

adjective

un·​wear·​able ˌən-ˈwer-ə-bəl How to pronounce unwearable (audio)
: unable or unsuitable to be worn : not wearable
… this one simple repair can restore an unwearable garment to all its former glory.—Lindsley Cameron
… clothes that are conceptually brilliant—but, alas, completely unwearable.—Vogue

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Also anything that missing a button or is unwearable due to damage. — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2025 Craftsmanship, fabric, era and current bridal taste all shape demand, and even an unwearable gown can be mined for its lace, buttons or veil. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2026 Yes, the Met Gala is a place for the fantastic (and the virtually unwearable). — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 5 May 2026 The two neighbors decided to work on a rarefied upcycling project, built around vintage treasures that were in an otherwise unwearable state. — Laura Regensdorf, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unwearable

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1775, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unwearable was circa 1775

Rhymes for unwearable

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“Unwearable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unwearable. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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