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
  • 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
  • Stevens is the stay-the-course candidate, hewing to the belief that, despite all the Democratic Party’s problems, certain political verities—manufacturing is Michigan’s lifeblood, Israel is a bipartisan issue in America—remain immutable.
    — Jason Zengerle, New Yorker, 10 July 2026
Definition of immutable
Adjective
  • There’s no fixed salary to fall back on.
    — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 28 June 2026
  • Give Yourself Time To Become A Leader Remember that the transformation from founder to leader is an ongoing process, not a fixed state.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 26 June 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
  • The management was also inflexible on issues with temporary contracts, See/Saw notes.
    — Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 9 July 2026
  • Humor, speed and authenticity consistently outperform expensive but inflexible creative campaigns.
    — Mark Faithfull, Forbes.com, 8 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 16 Jul. 2026.

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