unadoptable
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7.2
- adjective
- /ˌʌnəˈdɑptəbl/
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no adoptable
- Every year, leaders in foster care remind others that no child is unadoptable.
- deemed unadoptable
- considered unadoptable
Examples
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Cats that are considered to be unadoptable, even by other shelters, and otherwise sent to the bridge, find safety, sanctuary, and love at the Blind Cat Rescue.
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Some animals are considered unadoptable due to health issues, even though they can be loving companions.
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These cats are really unadoptable.
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Every year, leaders in foster care remind others that no child is unadoptable.
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Although the euthanization threat is contained in the contract between the town and Coltenback, Lore is now denying that there was ever any thought of killing the dog because he was "unadoptable" according to her.
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Many pets in shelters are labeled as unadoptable because of behavioral problems, despite their potential for improvement.
Antonyms
- Formal
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3.7
Can become part of someone's family with official approval, like a child or pet
How Adoptable
- Formal
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7.2
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Unadoptable is made of un- ('not'), adopt ('take as your own') and -able ('can be'). So it literally means 'not able to be adopted', which is why we use it for a child or animal who seems unlikely or impossible to find a new home.