Unwearable: meaning, definitions and examples
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unwearable
[ ʌnˈwɛərəbl ]
clothing, comfort
The term 'unwearable' refers to items of clothing or accessories that cannot be worn due to issues such as fit, comfort, or style. These items may be too small, too large, or simply uncomfortable for the wearer. Unwearable pieces are often relegated to the back of the closet or discarded, as they serve no practical purpose in a wardrobe. They can also refer to fashion that is too avant-garde or impractical to be worn in everyday life.
Synonyms
impractical, uncomfortable, unsuitable.
Examples of usage
- The dress was beautiful but ultimately unwearable for daily use.
- She decided to get rid of the unwearable shoes that hurt her feet.
- His art project included designs that were simply unwearable.
- The outfit was a stunning example of fashion but deemed unwearable by critics.
Translations
Translations of the word "unwearable" in other languages:
🇵🇹 inutilizável
🇮🇳 अपरिधान नहीं करने योग्य
🇩🇪 untragbar
🇮🇩 tidak dapat dikenakan
🇺🇦 некористуваний
🇵🇱 niewygodny
🇯🇵 着用できない
🇫🇷 inutilisable
🇪🇸 no usable
🇹🇷 giyilemez
🇰🇷 착용할 수 없는
🇸🇦 غير قابل للارتداء
🇨🇿 nepoužitelný
🇸🇰 nepoužiteľný
🇨🇳 不可穿戴的
🇸🇮 neuporabna
🇮🇸 ónotalegur
🇰🇿 киюге болмайтын
🇬🇪 არასასარგებლო
🇦🇿 giyinmək mümkün olmayan
🇲🇽 no usable
Etymology
The term 'unwearable' is constructed from the prefix 'un-', meaning 'not', and the word 'wearable', which is derived from the verb 'wear.' 'Wear' comes from Old English 'werian', meaning to carry or to wear. Wearable items refer to clothing or accessories that can be put on the body, typically in a functional manner. The combination of these elements gives rise to 'unwearable' in the late 20th century as fashion began to embrace radically innovative designs that challenged traditional notions of clothing. The term gained prominence as designers started to create pieces that were more about expression than practicality. Today, it is commonly used in discussions about fashion, comfort, and design innovation.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #42,421, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.