uncultivable

adjective

Definition of uncultivablenext
as in inhospitable

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncultivable
  1. inhospitable
  2. lifeless
  3. untillable
  4. bleak
  5. unfertile
  6. depleted
  7. consumed
Adjective
  • In the mid-19th century, a family of Dutch-Afrikaans homesteaders sets out to cross the inhospitable terrain of the Kalahari Desert along with their backer, a boorish Brit whose avarice and bigotry loom large over the journey.
    — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 15 July 2026
  • That said, in some years Apple has introduced a neat extra which may be useful if this time means an inhospitable hour.
    — David Phelan, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of inhospitable
Adjective
  • One of the younger dogs was stretched on the dirt in front, apparently lifeless.
    — Frank C. Hibben, Outdoor Life, 15 July 2026
  • Two days later, David was found lifeless in his cell and on June 25 he was pronounced dead, just hours before his first court appearance.
    — Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026
Definition of lifeless
Adjective
  • The team meticulously marks, measures, and photographs each crater and depression, all the while brushing off questions from villagers befuddled by the interest in this barren, untillable plot of land.
    — Kathleen McLaughlin, Science | AAAS, 21 June 2017
Definition of untillable
Adjective
  • Before yesterday’s vote, the prospects for BPC-157 appeared bleak.
    — Tom Bartlett, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026
  • Recent headlines about technology jobs have often presented a bleak outlook.
    — Felysha Walker, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026
Definition of bleak
Adjective
  • Movies based on videogames, once unfertile IP for Hollywood at the box office, have blossomed in recent years.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 9 June 2025
Definition of unfertile
Adjective
  • Doubling gunpowder production Rheinmetall's expansion of its Aschau am Inn site in Bavaria follows the buildout of its ammunition plant last year and comes as gunpowder prices have spiked after the war in Ukraine depleted stockpiles.
    — Elsa Ohlen,Greg Kennedy, CNBC, 23 July 2026
  • Conversely, nonbank affiliates become riskier, with depleted capital and increased risky lending.
    — Mayra Rodriguez Valladares, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of depleted
Adjective
  • In Stoddart’s estimation, the best way to freeze these semi-consumed cakes is in slices.
    — Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 2 Dec. 2025
Definition of consumed
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