nonspreadable

Resists being spread

Nonspreadable describes something that cannot be spread, either physically or figuratively.

A refrigerated butter might be nonspreadable until softened.

In medical contexts, a nonspreadable condition doesn't transmit from person to person: The tumor is nonspreadable.

Digital files may be nonspreadable when copy protection prevents sharing.

rigid

stiff

Not easily bent

brittle · unyielding · hardened · inelastic · resistant · unbending · set · congealed · solidified · frozen

frustrating

annoying

Causing mild irritation

bothersome · exasperating · uncooperative · stubborn · difficult · unworkable · challenging · vexing · aggravating

thick

butter

Solid fat from cream

chutney · ganache · marmalade · custard · fudge · tahini · guacamole · hummus · tapenade · aioli

Family

spread, spreadable, spreader, spreaders, spreading, spreads, unspreadable

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