unlivable

Definition of unlivablenext

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Recent Examples of unlivable Cars crashed into a Southwest Miami-Dade home Sunday evening, making the house unlivable and forcing a family of five to leave, according to authorities. Abby Dodge, CBS News, 2 June 2026 The homeless crisis and rampant public drug use are making neighborhoods unlivable for families across California. Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 6 May 2026 However, a draft environmental impact statement in 2020 found that operating the louder planes out of Gowen Field could make hundreds of nearby homes unlivable, according to previous Statesman reporting. Hali Smith april 29, Idaho Statesman, 29 Apr. 2026 When the family returned the next morning, their belongings were soaked, their home unlivable and help from building management had yet to arrive. April Quevedo, jsonline.com, 20 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unlivable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unlivable
uninhabitable
Adjective
  • For individuals, the council recommended consolidating several different types of aid into one payment targeted for those whose homes are uninhabitable.
    David A. Lieb, Fortune, 16 July 2026
  • Some estimates say Tangier Island will be uninhabitable by 2053 due to erosion and sea-level rise.
    Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 1 July 2026

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“Unlivable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unlivable. Accessed 22 Jul. 2026.

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