unplayable
adjective/ˌʌnˈpleɪəbl/
/ˌʌnˈpleɪəbl/
(especially British English)- not able to be played; impossible to play on or with
- The two coaches decided the pitch was unplayable so the match was cancelled.
- The ball was unplayable (= it was hit so well that it was impossible to hit it back).
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- (of a sportsperson or team) playing so well that it is impossible to beat them
- When they're good, they're unplayable.
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