inedible
adjective/ɪnˈɛdɪbəl/
Frequency rank: #18,216 most common English word
Meaning
Not fit or safe to eat; unsuitable for consumption.
Example sentence
The fruit looked ripe, but it turned out to be completely inedible.
Synonyms & related words
- uneatable
- unpalatable
- unfit
- disgusting
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