adjective
- not capable of being elected to office; lacking the qualities or support necessary to win an election
Usage: political
Examples
- The scandal made the candidate unelectable in the eyes of voters.
- Many party leaders considered him too extreme and therefore unelectable.
- Her controversial statements rendered her unelectable in a moderate district.
- The polling data suggested that the incumbent had become unelectable.
- Political analysts debated whether the nominee was truly unelectable.
- His lack of experience made him appear unelectable to many constituents.