UNUSABLE Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

unusable

adjective

ˌən-ˈyü-zə-bəl

Definition of unusable

as in useless

not capable of being put to use or account a completely unusable gadget that's just taking up space in the drawer

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Recent Examples of unusable Satellites could keep operating only because some of that debris would naturally, gradually drift down into Earth’s atmosphere, but some regions of orbit would essentially become unusable. — Jonathan O'Callaghan, Scientific American, 18 Aug. 2026 Most of the web is unusable without an ad blocker, and Edge killing support for the best one will only make the experience worse. — Chris Hoffman, PC Magazine, 12 Aug. 2026 The symbol of an institution that for decades has prepared many of Ukraine’s top public finance officials and ministers sat bomb-blasted and unusable. — Howard Lafranchi, Christian Science Monitor, 11 Aug. 2026 The path would be unusable during heavy rains, but Bar-Zemer and others say that would be less than 20 days each year. — Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unusable

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Adjective

Leading models aren’t completely useless at handling Cantonese.

— Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026
Built-ins designed for Pinterest, not your daily routine, will quickly look dated and feel useless.

— Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of useless

Adjective

Force majeure clauses excuse a party from performance when an unforeseeable external event like extreme weather or war makes performance impossible or impractical.

— Ashlee Difuntorum, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
There is no justification for American deaths in the name of the unsustainable and impractical goal of total military dominance, let alone unnecessary wars of choice.

— Alexander Langlois, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of impractical

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When channels are created with unsuitable blades, angles, or placement, transplanted hair may grow in an unnatural direction or produce an overly uniform appearance.

— Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026
Websites often attract unsuitable clients due to ineffective copy, hindering business growth.

— Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

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