inedible

adjective

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as in nonedible

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Recent Examples of inedible At facilities across the country, there have been hunger strikes and protests over inhumane conditions, including rotten and inedible food, physical abuse by guards, and insufficient medical care. — Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 13 July 2026 How to Eat To eat the beans, remove the inedible green pods and boil them, says Allen. — Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 5 July 2026 At 3x, the Razr+'s image processing tried to save the shot by overexposing the dish, but unfortunately, my dinner just looks like an inedible oil painting with a glossy sheen. — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 29 June 2026 One common misconception is that lionfish are inedible because of their venom. — Rachel Nuwer, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for inedible
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inedible
  1. nonedible
  2. indigestible
Adjective
  • Researchers have hypothesized that great white sharks have started to identify humans as a nonedible presence in SoCal waters.
    — Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2023
  • The next step is to figure out a way to make as many of those nonedible pieces out of edible materials instead, as well as finding a way to carry a payload (like water) in an edible container.
    — IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 8 Mar. 2023
Definition of nonedible
Adjective
  • That process happens anywhere in the world — including in the human gut, where microbes eat indigestible foods, and create a byproduct medical doctors might describe as flatulence.
    — Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
  • Fiber is a type of indigestible nutrient that’s concentrated in plant foods, like beans, fruits, and vegetables.
    — Jillian Kubala, Health, 29 May 2026
Definition of indigestible

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“Inedible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inedible. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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