unwearable

adjective

un·​wear·​able ˌən-ˈwer-ə-bəl 

: unable or unsuitable to be worn : not wearable

… this one simple repair can restore an unwearable garment to all its former glory.

—Lindsley Cameron

… clothes that are conceptually brilliant—but, alas, completely unwearable.

—Vogue

Examples of unwearable in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Craftsmanship, fabric, era and current bridal taste all shape demand, and even an unwearable gown can be mined for its lace, buttons or veil. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2026

The relaxed silhouette has the same easygoing feel, and the floral print adds personality without feeling unwearable. — Mia McManus, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026

Yes, the Met Gala is a place for the fantastic (and the virtually unwearable). — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 5 May 2026

By the end of the month, Piece of Cake consolidates everything at its storage facilities and delivers it to Uniqlo, where the team sorts between wearable and unwearable. — Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1775, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unwearable

• arable
• bearable
• parable
• terrible
• wearable
• repairable
• unbearable