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Indigestible

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Physical DiscomfortPlay
Use 'indigestible' when explaining why certain foods cause stomachaches or digestion problems. SlideI avoided the heavy meal; it seemed indigestible.
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Negative ConnotationPlay
'Indigestible' often implies that the food is not just heavy, but unpleasant and should be avoided. SlideThe greasy meal was indigestible and unappealing.
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Metaphorical UsagePlay
Sometimes 'indigestible' describes situations or experiences that are hard to accept or process, not just food. SlideThe news of the sudden tragedy was indigestible.