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Meaning of "unadoptable" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF UNADOPTABLE

unadoptable  [ˌʌnəˈdɒptəbəl] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF UNADOPTABLE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Unadoptable is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES UNADOPTABLE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of unadoptable in the English dictionary

The definition of unadoptable in the dictionary is not able to be adopted or placed in a home.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH UNADOPTABLE


acceptable
əkˈsɛptəbəl
adaptable
əˈdæptəbəl
adoptable
əˈdɒptəbəl
attemptable
əˈtemptəbəl
contemptible
kənˈtɛmptəbəl
corruptible
kəˈrʌptəbəl
deceptible
dɪˈsɛptəbəl
imprescriptible
ˌɪmprɪˈskrɪptəbəl
inadaptable
ˌɪnəˈdæptəbəl
incorruptible
ˌɪnkəˈrʌptəbəl
insusceptible
ˌɪnsəˈsɛptəbəl
interruptible
ˌɪntəˈrʌptəbəl
perceptible
pəˈsɛptəbəl
prescriptible
prɪˈskrɪptəbəl
receptible
rɪˈsɛptəbəl
redemptible
rɪˈdɛmptəbəl
susceptible
səˈsɛptəbəl
temptable
ˈtemptəbəl
unacceptable
ˌʌnəkˈsɛptəbəl
unadaptable
ˌʌnəˈdæptəbəl

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE UNADOPTABLE

unadded
unaddressed
unadept
unadeptly
unadjudicated
unadjusted
unadmired
unadmiring
unadmitted
unadmonished
unadopted
unadored
unadorned
unadult
unadulterate
unadulterated
unadulteratedly
unadventrous
unadventurous
unadventurously

WORDS THAT END LIKE UNADOPTABLE

able
accountable
adjustable
charitable
comfortable
inevitable
notable
on the table
palatable
portable
printable
profitable
reputable
stable
suitable
table
timetable
uncomfortable
unforgettable
unstable
vegetable

Synonyms and antonyms of unadoptable in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «unadoptable» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF UNADOPTABLE

Find out the translation of unadoptable to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of unadoptable from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «unadoptable» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

unadoptable
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

no adoptables
570 millions of speakers

English

unadoptable
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

unadoptable
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

unadoptable
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

unadoptable
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

unadoptable
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

unadoptable
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

unadoptable
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Tidak dapat dipinda
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

unadoptable
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

unadoptable
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

unadoptable
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Unadoptable
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

unadoptable
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

unadoptable
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

असंभवनीय
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

unadoptable
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

unadoptable
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

unadoptable
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

unadoptable
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

unadoptable
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

unadoptable
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

unadoptable
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

unadoptable
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

unadoptable
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of unadoptable

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «UNADOPTABLE»

The term «unadoptable» is normally little used and occupies the 132.844 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «UNADOPTABLE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «unadoptable» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «unadoptable» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about unadoptable

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «UNADOPTABLE»

Discover the use of unadoptable in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to unadoptable and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Wildwood
Original and fresh yet steeped in classic fantasy, this is a novel that could have only come from the imagination of Colin Meloy, celebrated for his inventive and fantastic storytelling as the lead singer of the Decemberists.
Colin Meloy, 2011
2
Loving the "Unadoptable"
This is a story of how love transcends all difficulties, how adoptive parents handled the behavior of their son, and how they never gave up. They realized how challenging, yet rewarding, adopting an older child can be.
Patricia Harris, 2008
3
Juliette: the Unadoptable Dog
"This is a true story. We hope it has inspired you to consider adopting a dog." -- from author's note, p. 44.
Dianna Orlandi Wong, Marty Arguello Links, Dianna Orlandi Wong, 1998
4
Single Father Adopts 31 Unadoptable Kids; Wants More who ...
Twelve years ago, this 43- year-old, single Harlem native began providing a permanent home for children previously labelled "unadoptable." The children, who range in age from 7 to 24, had been shuffled from foster home to foster home .
5
Son Rise: The Miracle Continues
About a month after that, I was talking to Ruthie's foster mother, and she remarked, “Ruth is unadoptable.” I asked, “Why is that?” She said, “Well, it's because of her appearance. She's considered unadoptable because people want pretty kids, ...
Barry Neil Kaufman, 2011
6
Fixing Families: Parents, Power, and the Child Welfare System
Behavioral problems are a significant reason a child is seen as unadoptable. In court, attorneys tend to either gloss over or describe in detail children's behavioral problems to justify the claims they are making regarding adoptability.
Jennifer A. Reich, 2012
7
An Introduction to Veterinary Medical Ethics: Theory and Cases
The people in this case seem to be morally motivated, all the more so because they provide homes for allegedly unadoptable animals, spending whatever is necessary. What is most problematic about this situation is that it could be made ...
Bernard E. Rollin, 2013
8
Making It Happen: Just Turn Around
fl. NO. SUCH. THING. AS. “UNADOPTABLE. ” “A. ship. in. the. harbor. is. safe,. but. that's. not. what. ships. were. built. for.” —John. Shedd. We have so many customs born over the years in this country and preconceived ideas of how we should ...
Leigh Anne Tuohy, 2012
9
Families in Distress: Public, Private, and Civic Responses
... of adoption, where the focus of organized nonprofit activity has shifted dramatically from the placement of white infants to the placement of black infants and of older and handicapped children who were previously considered unadoptable.
Malcolm Bush, 1988
10
Congressional Record, Volume 151, Part 8, May 19, 2005 to ...
BLM has the authority to sell the older or unadoptable animals. Now, if they are 10 years or older, or if they have been offered three times for sale and been turned down, then this would give BLM the authority to sell these older, unadoptable ...
Congress

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «UNADOPTABLE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term unadoptable is used in the context of the following news items.
1
First-Time Dog Owner Becomes Partner for Life with “Unadoptable
Kipp and Judith adopted each other after Kipp was shuffled through multiple shelters and foster homes. Like many rescue dogs, Kipp had fear and abandonment ... «American Kennel Club, Jul 15»
2
Help An 'Unadoptable' Dog In Montclair
Staff members are attempting to raise the funds to send Macy to Spirit Animal Sanctuary in Boonville, NY, a refuge that specializes in old, sick and unadoptable ... «Patch.com, Jul 15»
3
Unadoptable? They don't think so
Henry, a mastiff mix, was abandoned for three years in a boarding facility gnawing at a fence trying to free himself. He wore down his teeth to his gums, infected ... «Reno Gazette Journal, Jul 15»
4
Voices for the Voiceless: Stars for Foster Kids
There are an additional 700+ kids on the verge of aging out alone—many of whom were deemed 'unadoptable' by the system long ago. As each day goes by, ... «Broadway Blog, Jun 15»
5
Program Helps Train Unadoptable Dogs to Save Wildlife
There are a lot of dogs in shelters nationwide that need a forever home but some of them, with overly energetic or obsessive personalities, can be really hard to ... «Ecorazzi, Jun 15»
6
Kristin Chenoweth, Sutton Foster, Megan Hilty, Patina Miller in …
Com, brings together artists united in raising awareness about the plight of kids in foster care, particularly those ages 10-21 whom many consider “unadoptable” ... «Playbill.com, Jun 15»
7
PETSinc launches initiative to give unadoptable dogs a better …
“Our goal is to take unadoptable dogs and get them into someone's home without them having any problems … We need to make sure they learn people aren't ... «ColaDaily.com, Apr 15»
8
Grant Me Hope works to find homes for unadoptable
The Grant Me Hope foundation produces videos featuring a child considered unadoptable and works with television stations to have them broadcast. «HollandSentinel.com, Mar 15»
9
Rescue4All gives dogs a second chance at life
McAtee's non-profit, Rescue4All, takes in dogs that shelters won't or can't keep, those considered unwanted or unadoptable and, in some cases, just hours from ... «KXLY Spokane, Feb 15»
10
Animal control suggests new policies for 'unadoptable' dogs
Bailey remains the only unadoptable dog at the Olympic Peninsula Humane Society. Staff have placed five of seven unadoptable dogs since September 2014 ... «Sequim Gazette, Feb 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Unadoptable [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/unadoptable>. May 2024 ».
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