Definition

Something that cannot be found or located.

Example

The lost keys were unfindable, no matter how hard I searched.

Conversation

I can't believe I lost my keys again!

Oh no, are they totally unfindable?

Yeah, I've searched everywhere and they just vanished.

That's so frustrating! Maybe retrace your steps.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unfindable → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "find" (from Old English "findan", meaning to discover or locate) and "-able" (meaning capable of). The word "unfindable" means not capable of being discovered or located.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') being added to 'find' — this helps you remember that 'unfindable' means something that cannot be found.

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