Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

unpayable

Adjective
ʌnˈpeɪəbl
Definition
Not able to be paid, especially in reference to a debt or obligation.
Examples
  • The unpayable debt left the company struggling to stay afloat.
  • After the financial crisis, many citizens found themselves with unpayable loans.
  • His unpayable fines made it difficult for him to get back on his feet.
Meaning
This term describes something that cannot be settled or paid off due to its size, nature, or conditions.
Synonyms
  • insurmountable
  • unsettled
  • unmanageable