Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

uninhabitable

adjective
/ˌʌnɪnˈhæbɪtəbl/
Definition
not suitable for living in.
Examples
  • The region was declared uninhabitable after the earthquake destroyed the infrastructure.
  • Due to radiation, parts of the area were deemed uninhabitable for decades.
  • After years of neglect, the house became uninhabitable.
Meaning
Describes a place that cannot be lived in due to harsh conditions or lack of necessary resources.
Synonyms
  • unlivable
  • inhospitable
  • unsafe
  • desolate