unplayable
Too damaged functioning
Unplayable describes something that cannot be played.
A scratched record or corrupted video file is unplayable.
In sports, an unplayable ball lies in a position where no shot is possible: The ball landed in an unplayable lie behind the tree.
A tennis serve so fast or well-placed that it cannot be returned is unplayable.
In gaming, bugs or poor design can render software unplayable.
The word often carries implicit criticism: The lag made the game unplayable.
Damaged beyond function
- warpedBent out of true
- crackedHaving surface fractures
- wornDamaged by use
- deterioratedBecame worse over time
waterlogged · deformed · weathered · scratched · dented · chipped · scuffed · bent
Operating incorrectly or failing
- faultyHaving defects or errors
- buggyHorse-drawn cart
- glitchyProne to malfunctions
- corruptedMade impure or dishonest
unresponsive · nonfunctional · dysfunctional · incompatible · unsupported · laggy · freezing · crashing
Incapable of occurring
- unbeatableImpossible to overcome
- unfairUnjust or partial
- punishingExtremely taxing or severe
- brutalSavagely harsh or severe
frustrating · imbalanced · broken · unwinnable · insurmountable · hardcore · unforgiving · merciless
Weather-caused event cancellation
- postponementDelaying to later
- waterloggedSaturated with liquid
- frozenSolidified by extreme cold
- floodedCovered with water
unfit · dangerous · suspended · cancelled · abandoned · heatwave · unsafe
Cannot be accessed
- restrictedLimited in scope
- blockedPassage prevented or impeded
- bannedOfficially disallowed
- censoredSuppressed from publication
delisted · removed · discontinued · unlicensed · expired · unreleased · pulled · recalled
Lacking musical agreement
- out-of-tuneWrong in pitch
- atonalWithout musical key
- dissonantLacking harmonic agreement
- off-keyWrong pitch, musically
cacophonous · harsh · jarring · grating · shrill · screeching · unmelodious · strident
broken
Damaged beyond function
deteriorated · waterlogged · deformed · weathered · scratched · dented · chipped · scuffed · bent · frayed
malfunctioning
Operating incorrectly or failing
corrupted · unresponsive · nonfunctional · dysfunctional · incompatible · unsupported · laggy · freezing · crashing · bricked
impossible
Incapable of occurring
- unbeatableImpossible to overcome
- unfairUnjust or partial
- punishingExtremely taxing or severe
brutal · frustrating · imbalanced · broken · unwinnable · insurmountable · hardcore · unforgiving · merciless · cheap
rainout
Weather-caused event cancellation
- postponementDelaying to later
- waterloggedSaturated with liquid
- frozenSolidified by extreme cold
flooded · unfit · dangerous · suspended · cancelled · abandoned · heatwave · unsafe
unavailable
Cannot be accessed
- restrictedLimited in scope
- blockedPassage prevented or impeded
- bannedOfficially disallowed
censored · delisted · removed · discontinued · unlicensed · expired · unreleased · pulled · recalled · prohibited
discordant
Lacking musical agreement
- out-of-tuneWrong in pitch
- atonalWithout musical key
- dissonantLacking harmonic agreement
off-key · cacophonous · harsh · jarring · grating · shrill · screeching · unmelodious · strident · sour
unplayableplayable
Capable of being played
functional · working · usable · operable · accessible
unplayableplayable
Capable of being played
returnable · easy · hittable · defensive · manageable
unplayableplayable
Capable of being played
performable · executable · manageable · achievable · easy
play, player, playful, playing, played, plays, replay, playfulness, replays