ufordøjelig

Ufordøjelig is a Danish adjective that translates to "indigestible" in English. It primarily refers to something that cannot be digested by the body, such as certain types of food. This can be due to the physical properties of the substance, like being too tough or fibrous, or because the digestive system lacks the necessary enzymes to break it down.

Beyond its literal meaning concerning food and digestion, ufordøjelig is also used metaphorically. In this sense, it describes something that is difficult to comprehend, accept, or process mentally. This could apply to abstract concepts, complex ideas, emotionally disturbing events, or even frustrating situations. For example, a piece of news might be described as ufordøjelig if it is shocking or difficult to come to terms with. Similarly, a dense academic text could be considered ufordøjelig if its content is overly complicated and hard to understand. The common thread is the difficulty in making something consumable, whether physically or intellectually.