unbudgeable

adjective

Definition of unbudgeablenext
as in unchangeable

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Recent Examples of unbudgeable Some on the left were hopeful that the unsullied voices of teenagers, cutting through the usual tussle over whether gun control advocates were politicizing a tragedy, would move previously unbudgeable lawmakers. — New York Times, 20 Feb. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unbudgeable
  1. unchangeable
  2. invariable
  3. unalterable
  4. immutable
  5. fixed
  6. inelastic
  7. inflexible
  8. unadaptable
Adjective
  • Families can also create irrevocable trusts to remove countable assets towards Medicaid qualification, but remember, irrevocable trusts are usually unchangeable.
    — Medora Lee, USA Today, 9 May 2026
  • Policies Vary by Location As generous as Aldi’s approach can be, there are a few places where the rules are solid and unchangeable.
    — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2026
Definition of unchangeable
Adjective
  • Exoplanets with orbits tilted with respect to their invariable plane could disrupt the rest of their system.
    — Doris Elin Urrutia, Space.com, 8 June 2026
  • Among other things, Marx is invoking the algebraic distinction between known and invariable (constant) and unknown (variable) values.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2025
Definition of invariable
Adjective
  • Trust is rebuilt through continuous, unalterable telemetry, not manual audits.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • Biometric data like fingerprints, voices, retina scans or facial features are unique to each person and unalterable.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 19 Jan. 2026
Definition of unalterable
Adjective
  • As a beekeeper, you are also granted a glimpse into a society radically unlike our own, a world of harmony where each bee has its own immutable function.
    — Richard Schiffman, Christian Science Monitor, 22 July 2026
  • By focusing on changing immutable elements through mind power alone, the manifestation practices of Byrne and Nafousi—which promote aligning visualization with action—entered the world of magical thinking.
    — Daisy Schofield, Allure, 13 July 2026
Definition of immutable
Adjective
  • It is earned in increments, and a fixed level of autonomy ignores that completely.
    — Ravi Palwe, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • On the first Thursday over 100,000 fans visited a complex which has around half that many fixed seats.
    — James Hansen, New York Times, 27 July 2026
Definition of fixed
Adjective
  • As Sean explains above, air travel demand is inelastic currently and fuel costs are now moderating anyway.
    — Josh Brown,Sean Russo, CNBC, 13 July 2026
  • Healthcare demand is often inelastic, meaning even in times of dire financial straits, people are still seeking treatment, and companies like UPS and FedEx are wanting to capitalize.
    — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 23 June 2026
Definition of inelastic
Adjective
  • Warsh believes forward guidance made the Fed inflexible and obscured signals from the markets.
    — Matt Peterson, CNBC, 30 July 2026
  • As a result, growing businesses often remain connected to inflexible partners that drive up overhead and offer very little operational visibility.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 23 July 2026
Definition of inflexible
Adjective
  • Werber’s intricate world-building and philosophical undercurrents have long been considered unadaptable, but Xilam and UGC have set off crack the beloved novel to deliver a high-concept series aimed at global family audiences, spanning from young viewers to adults who grew up with the bestseller.
    — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 11 Dec. 2025
  • Over his decade-plus of work on FX series Legion and Fargo, Hawley has come to be heralded as an adaptor of unadaptable things, someone who distills the essence of an original work and then remixes it with fantastical touches and lived-in characters.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2025
Definition of unadaptable

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“Unbudgeable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unbudgeable. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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