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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Something that cannot be washed in the normal way without being damaged.

   "Unwashables, such as stuffed animals, should be stored in bags for at least 1 week until mites have died"

Adjective

1. 1
   Not washable; that cannot be washed. not-comparable

Synonyms

All synonyms

nonwashablenonwashable

Antonyms

All antonyms

washable

Example

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"Unwashables, such as stuffed animals, should be stored in bags for at least 1 week until mites have died"

Etymology

From un- + washable.

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