Unsendable

Describing something that is impossible or inappropriate to send, typically referring to messages, data, or physical items. This can be due to various reasons: the content is offensive, illegal, incomplete, lacks a recipient, is corrupted, too large, or violates communication protocols. It implies a failure of delivery or a conscious decision to prevent transmission. The context often involves electronic communication, but it can extend to physical mail or packages. The unsendability can stem from technical limitations, ethical considerations, or policy restrictions. The term also highlights the potential for regret or damage if the content were inadvertently or intentionally sent. It evokes concepts like censorship, privacy, and the impact of communication.

Unsendable meaning with examples

• Sarah realized the email she'd drafted to her boss, filled with angry criticisms, was utterly unsendable. She deleted it, opting for a calmer, more professional approach. It was just a mess, and she would have ruined her professional relationship. After, she decided to write a concise apology instead, avoiding the drama that she might have instigated.
• Due to its size exceeding the email provider's limit, the large video file was deemed unsendable. The user had to compress or find an alternative sharing method. The video quality was good, so this created a dilemma for the user; the file was too large and the recipient didn't accept zip files. It was impossible to send this over email!
• The encrypted message, corrupted during transmission, became unsendable. The original content was lost, leaving only a string of unusable characters. This corruption was a problem that the user had not anticipated, leaving the user unable to send the original message that was encrypted, requiring a resend.
• A list of illegal items found on the dark web was labelled as unsendable by the authorities and they had to stop anyone sending it to a user. Accessing this type of data could lead to prosecution. The content was considered a dangerous threat.
• Given its explicit and potentially harmful content, the inflammatory social media post was deemed unsendable by the platform administrators. They decided that it would only have resulted in a negative reaction from the general population. They would be sued and would be in legal trouble.