inedible (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈɛdəbəl/

Definition

Not fit or suitable to be eaten.

Examples

• The berries looked appealing, but they were actually inedible and could cause stomach upset.

• Due to its extremely bitter taste, the wild mushroom was deemed inedible by the chef.

• The food had been left out for too long and became inedible, so we had to discard it.

Synonyms of inedible

Words with a similar meaning to inedible:

• unfit
• spoiled
• poisonous
• toxic

Antonyms of inedible

Words with the opposite meaning to inedible:

• edible
• eatable

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