Meaning of unpaintable in English

1. Pronunciation

   /(ˌ)ʌnˈpeɪntəbl/

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1. Qualitative Adjective

   unpaintable

   Etymology

   early 19th century; earliest use found in The Examiner. From un- + paintable

   Definitions

   1. not paintable especially not suitable for artistic representation on canvas

   Examples

   • « the inexpressible, unpaintable 'tick' in the unconscious »

   Antonyms

   • paintable