unedible
Unfit for eating
Unedible means not fit to be eaten—either indigestible, toxic, or simply not food: The decorative fruits were unedible.
The word is rarer than inedible, which carries the same meaning.
Some speakers use unedible for things that were never meant to be food and inedible for food that's been ruined, but this distinction isn't consistent.
Capable of causing death
- venomousProducing injected toxins
- lethalCausing or capable of death
- deadlyAble to cause expiration
- noxiousHarmful, especially when inhaled
hazardous · contaminated · carcinogenic · radioactive · polluted · tainted · spoiled · rancid
Causing strong disgust
- nauseatingCausing urge to vomit
- repulsiveCausing strong disgust
- foulOffensive or illegal
- putridDecomposed and foul-smelling
vile · gross · loathsome · sickening · repugnant · fetid · rancid · rank
Cannot be absorbed
- nonedibleUnsuitable for eating
- unconsumableUnable to be used up
- unfitNot suited for purpose
- unsuitableNot fitting or appropriate
unswallowable · unpalatable · improper · inappropriate · undigestible · unassimilable · raw · fibrous
Lacking distinctive qualities
- tastelessHaving no flavor
- uninvitingLacking warmth or appeal
- unappealingNot pleasing or desirable
- off-puttingCausing mild aversion
insipid · flavorless · stale · soggy · overcooked · underseasoned · burnt · mushy
poisonous
Capable of causing death
noxious · hazardous · contaminated · carcinogenic · radioactive · polluted · tainted · spoiled · rancid · rotten
revolting
Causing strong disgust
- nauseatingCausing urge to vomit
- repulsiveCausing strong disgust
- foulOffensive or illegal
putrid · vile · gross · loathsome · sickening · repugnant · fetid · rancid · rank · stenchy
indigestible
Cannot be absorbed
- nonedibleUnsuitable for eating
- unconsumableUnable to be used up
- unfitNot suited for purpose
unsuitable · unswallowable · unpalatable · improper · inappropriate · undigestible · unassimilable · raw · fibrous · woody
bland
Lacking distinctive qualities
- tastelessHaving no flavor
- uninvitingLacking warmth or appeal
- unappealingNot pleasing or desirable
off-putting · insipid · flavorless · stale · soggy · overcooked · underseasoned · burnt · mushy · congealed
plastic
Capable of being molded
ceramic · paper · cardboard · styrofoam · wax · clay · sand · dirt · chalk · soap