nonsalable

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /nɒnˈseɪbəl/

KK: /nɑnˈseɪbəl/

adjective

Definition

This word describes something that cannot be sold or is not suitable for sale.

Example

The outdated products were deemed nonsalable and were removed from the store.

Conversation

Have you seen those shoes on sale?

Yeah, but they look pretty nonsalable to me.

I agree, they just don't seem worth the price.

Exactly! I'd rather save up for something better.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

unsellable

unmarketable

untradeable

Antonyms

salable

marketable

tradeable

Root Explanation

Nonsalable → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "salable" (from Latin "salabilis", meaning able to be sold). The word "nonsalable" means not able to be sold.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('non-') being added to 'able to be sold' ('salable') — that's why nonsalable means something that cannot be sold.

Visually Confused Words

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