unscalable

adjective

un·​scal·​able ˌən-ˈskā-lə-bəl How to pronounce unscalable (audio)
: not capable of being climbed or scaled : not scalable
unscalable peaks
an unscalable barrier

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Consider the following shortcomings: • Agent Deployment Hurdles: Installing clients on third-party or personal devices is often unscalable, invasive and blocked by user permissions or policies. Etay Maor, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025 Use unscalable techniques to generate early momentum. Raviraj Hegde, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025 Waiting for a single, exceptional genius who can bear all the weight on their shoulders is inherently unscalable, limiting the potential for innovation and growth. Tom Chavez, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2024 However, manually replying to each interaction is unscalable. Max Koziolek, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2023 See All Example Sentences for unscalable

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1580, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unscalable was circa 1580

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“Unscalable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unscalable. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.

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