unroadworthy en · ADJ
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *né Proto-Indo-European *n̥- Proto-Germanic *un- Proto-West Germanic *un- Old English un- Middle English un- English un- Proto-Germanic *raidō Proto-West Germanic *raidu Old English rād Middle English rode English road English -worthy English roadworthy English unroadworthy From un- + roadworthy.
Meanings
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Describing a vehicle which is not safe for use on the road.
When an unroadworthy vehicle causes an accident, it opens up a complex legal situation.
2023 August 23, “The Dangers of Unroadworthy Automobiles and the Legal Implications”, in Robert J. DeBry:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most unroadworthy | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more unroadworthy | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |