unsalvageable

adjective

un·​sal·​vage·​able ˌən-ˈsal-vi-jə-bəl 

: not capable of being salvaged : not salvageable

a house in unsalvageable condition

an unsalvageable relationship

unsalvageably

ˌən-ˈsal-vi-jə-blē 

adverb

a house in unsalvageably bad condition

Examples of unsalvageable in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But in the weeks leading up to the draft, Harbaugh had to trade one of the Giants’ best players, defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence, because of how unsalvageable the situation had become on Schoen’s and former coach Brian Daboll’s watches. —Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026

Sources close to the show tell Variety that the pilot ultimately proved to be unsalvageable: The Zuckermans’ recent rewrite — which featured more Buffy, and a note to age the show up more — wasn’t good enough, in Hulu’s estimation, to turn things around. —Kate Aurthur, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026

Consider these items unsalvageable and discard them. —Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2026

When shopping the clearance section, avoid plants that may be unsalvageable or could spread disease or pests to your current plants. —Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 8 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1917, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unsalvageable

• salvageable