'unwearable' originates from the English prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'wearable', which comes from the verb 'wear'.

'wearable' changed from the Old English word 'werian' meaning 'to clothe' and eventually became the modern English word 'wear'.

Initially, 'wear' meant 'to clothe or cover', and over time, 'wearable' evolved to mean 'suitable to be worn', with 'unwearable' indicating the opposite.