Unusable

adj, noun

adj, noun ·4 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Something that is not fit for use.

    "All the fat, skin, bones and unusables from the slaughter house went to the soap factory, and got diverted to feed a company of soldiers."

Adjective
  1. 1
    Not usable.

    "The toilet was unusable because it was blocked."

Adjective
  1. 1
    not capable of being used wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
uselessdefunctfunctionlessimpracticableimpracticalin disrepair

Example

More examples

"This table is unusable since it is missing a leg."

Etymology

From un- + usable.

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