Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
inedible
Adjective
/ɪˈnɛdɪbəl/
Definition
Not safe or suitable for eating.
Examples
- The berries were inedible, causing those who ate them to feel sick.
- Many mushrooms are inedible and can be toxic if ingested.
- After burning, the cake became inedible and had to be thrown away.
Meaning
Inedible refers to food items or substances that cannot be consumed because they are harmful, poisonous, or otherwise not fit for human consumption.
Synonyms
- Unpalatable
- Uneatable
- Non-edible
