Definition

Something that is so bad or uninteresting that you cannot watch it.

Example

The movie was so poorly made that it was completely unwatchable.

Conversation

I tried watching that new movie last night, but it was completely unwatchable.

Really? I heard it had great reviews, though.

I don’t know how anyone could enjoy it; the plot made no sense at all.

Sounds like a waste of time — I'll skip it then.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unwatchable → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "watch" (from Old English *wæccan*, meaning to be awake or to observe) and "-able" (meaning capable of). The word "unwatchable" means not capable of being observed or viewed due to poor quality or other reasons.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') being able to 'observe' ('watch') something — that's why unwatchable means something you cannot watch.

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