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
Lindsley Cameron… clothes that are conceptually brilliant—but, alas, completely unwearable.—Vogue
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Each new roll mat contains 6.4 kg of unwearable cotton—the equivalent to 45 T-shirts.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 24 Apr. 2025
The two neighbors decided to work on a rarefied upcycling project, built around vintage treasures that were in an otherwise unwearable state.
—Laura Regensdorf, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2025
Also anything that missing a button or is unwearable due to damage.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2025
After all, pants that drag on the ground or feel too baggy can quickly make an everyday pair unwearable for occasions other than lounging at home.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 30 Jan. 2025
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 24 Apr. 2025
The two neighbors decided to work on a rarefied upcycling project, built around vintage treasures that were in an otherwise unwearable state.
—Laura Regensdorf, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2025
Also anything that missing a button or is unwearable due to damage.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2025
After all, pants that drag on the ground or feel too baggy can quickly make an everyday pair unwearable for occasions other than lounging at home.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 30 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unwearable
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“Unwearable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unwearable. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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