Unreturnable

B2 8+

Pronunciation: /ʌn.rɪˈtɜrn.ə.bəl/

Definitions of unreturnable

adjective not able to be returned or given back

Example Sentences

A1 The store has a strict policy of no returns on unreturnable items.

A2 The damaged product was deemed unreturnable by the customer service representative.

B1 The company offers a warranty on all items, except for those marked as unreturnable.

B2 The unreturnable nature of the product was clearly stated in the terms and conditions.

C1 The unreturnable status of the item was due to its customized nature.

C2 The unreturnable policy was put in place to prevent fraudulent returns.

Examples of unreturnable in a Sentence

formal The store has a strict policy on unreturnable items.

informal You can't bring back that unreturnable shirt.

slang Sorry, dude, but that hat is unreturnable.

figurative Once you make that decision, it's unreturnable.

Grammatical Forms of unreturnable

past tense

unreturned

plural

unreturnables

comparative

more unreturnable

superlative

most unreturnable

present tense

unreturnable

future tense

will be unreturnable

perfect tense

has been unreturnable

continuous tense

is being unreturnable

singular

unreturnable

positive degree

unreturnable

infinitive

to be unreturnable

gerund

unreturning

participle

unreturning

Origin and Evolution of unreturnable

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'unreturnable' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the root word 'returnable' meaning 'able to be returned'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'unreturnable' has retained its original meaning of 'not able to be returned', but its usage has expanded to describe items or situations that are not capable of being returned or reversed in various contexts.