# uninhabitable

/ˌənɪnˈhæbətəbəɫ/ (US) · /ˌʌnɪnhˈæbɪtəbəl/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/uninhabitable
Updated: 2026-05-30

## Definition

too dangerous, dirty, or uncomfortable for people to live in. You use this to describe a place that is not safe or healthy for a home.

For teachers: unsuitable for human habitation due to environmental, structural, or health-related factors. Often used to describe areas affected by extreme weather, pollution, or structural decay.

## Examples

- The old house is uninhabitable because the roof is falling apart.
- After the flood, the city declared several neighborhoods uninhabitable until the water receded and the buildings were inspected.
- Climate scientists warn that rising global temperatures may render certain coastal regions uninhabitable within the next century, forcing mass migrations toward more temperate zones.

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