unlivable
adjective
un·liv·able
ˌən-ˈli-və-bəl 
: unable to be lived or unfit to live in, on, or with : not livable
unlivable tenements
… he devoted himself to making life unlivable for them.—
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During the summit, member countries are also expected to sign the Commonwealth Ocean Declaration, which aims to boost financing to ensure a healthy ocean and fix maritime boundaries even if small island nations eventually become unlivable.
—Reuters, NBC News, 25 Oct. 2024
Places like Nabatieh are rapidly becoming unlivable.
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The couple’s worst fears were confirmed when the exterminator told them that without quick action, their home could become unlivable.
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Belinda Luksic, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Dec. 2024
During the summit, member countries are also expected to sign the Commonwealth Ocean Declaration, which aims to boost financing to ensure a healthy ocean and fix maritime boundaries even if small island nations eventually become unlivable.
—Reuters, NBC News, 25 Oct. 2024
Places like Nabatieh are rapidly becoming unlivable.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2024
The couple’s worst fears were confirmed when the exterminator told them that without quick action, their home could become unlivable.
—Amplified Content Studio, The Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2024
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“Unlivable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unlivable. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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