undurable
Definition
- Adjective:
- Not lasting or enduring: "undurable" describes something that cannot withstand the passage of time, wear, or stress; it is temporary and likely to break down, decay, or cease to exist.
- Fragile or transient: It implies a lack of durability, meaning the object or situation is not built to last.
Usage Examples
- (The material was not strong enough to survive laundering.)
- (The agreement lacked lasting stability.)
- (The paint was not resistant to environmental exposure.)
Advanced Usage
- "undurable goods": economic term for consumer products that are consumed or wear out quickly (e.g., food, clothing).
- The store specializes in undurable goods like fresh produce and paper products. (Items with a short shelf life.)
- "undurable happiness": a poetic or philosophical phrase for joy that is fleeting.
- The moment of victory was undurable, soon replaced by new challenges. (The happiness did not persist.)
Variants and Related Words
- Durable (adj): the opposite; able to last a long time without significant deterioration.
- A durable suitcase can survive rough travel. (It resists wear.)
- Durability (n): the quality of being durable.
- The durability of this tool is impressive. (Its ability to last.)
- Undurably (adv): in a way that does not last.
- The relationship was undurably tense. (The tension was not sustainable.)
Synonyms
- Fleeting: lasting for a very short time.
- Temporary: not permanent; existing only for a limited period.
- Perishable: likely to decay or go bad quickly (especially of food).
- Transient: staying only briefly; passing quickly.
Related Idioms
- Built on sand: describing something with a weak or unstable foundation.
- Their business plan was built on sand — undurable from the start. (The plan lacked lasting strength.)
- Gone with the wind: something that disappears quickly or is lost without a trace.
- The fame he enjoyed was undurable, gone with the wind. (It vanished rapidly.)