undrinkable

IPA/ʌnˈdrɪŋkəbl/
IPA/ʌnˈdrɪŋkəbl/

undrinkable — adjective

  • undrinkablepositive
  • more undrinkablecomparative
  • most undrinkablesuperlative

1. if a liquid — especially water, milk, or a hot drink — is undrinkable, it is so

1.形容詞B2
釋義

if a liquid — especially water, milk, or a hot drink — is undrinkable, it is so dirty, contaminated, or badly made that you cannot or should not drink it

例句

The water from the old well was muddy and completely undrinkable.

completely + undrinkable for total unsuitability

After the flood, the tap water became undrinkable for nearly a week.

became + undrinkable for [time period]

同義詞
  • contaminated

    stronger — implies the liquid contains harmful chemicals, bacteria, or waste, making it dangerous; 'undrinkable' can also describe simply bad taste

  • unpalatable

    more formal and narrower — focuses on unpleasant taste rather than safety or purity

  • stale

    different — describes liquid or food that is old and has lost its freshness, not necessarily unsafe

反義詞
  • drinkable

    the direct opposite — safe and pleasant enough to drink

  • potable

    formal term for water that is safe to drink

文法句型

be + undrinkable

become + undrinkable

undrinkable + noun

常見錯誤

❌This juice is very undrinkable.
✅This juice is completely undrinkable.
💡'undrinkable' is an absolute adjective; it is not normally used with 'very' because it describes a yes/no quality, not a matter of degree.