Unsalvageable

usgb/ʌnˈsælv.ɪ.dʒə.bəl/
adjective

Referring to something that cannot be saved or repaired.

The car was in such bad shape after the accident that it was deemed unsalvageable.
Visual representation of "unsalvageable" - Referring to something that cannot be saved or repaired.

Usage tips

Formal

unsalvageable property,unsalvageable wreck,unsalvageable relationship

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Visual representation of "unsalvageable"
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Context

Think of how 'unsalvageable' is used to describe not just objects but also relationships and situations that have deteriorated beyond repair.

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The last time I heard from him, it felt like our friendship had become unsalvageable.
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Emotion

Using 'unsalvageable' can convey a sense of hopelessness or finality, which can evoke strong feelings in writing.

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After years of argument, their once-loving home became an unsalvageable battleground for disputes.
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Figurative Use

'Unsalvageable' often carries a stronger emotional weight when used in metaphorical contexts - it's not just physically broken, but emotionally and relationally as well.

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The unsalvageable trust between them made reconciliation impossible.
Visual representation of the word "Unsalvageable"

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