unusable
adjective
un·us·able
ˌən-ˈyü-zə-bəl 
: not capable of being used or fit for use : not usable
unusable documentary footage
The lavatory, totally unusable, was full of snow which had blasted in through the keyhole.—
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a completely unusable gadget that's just taking up space in the drawer
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In previous winters, the bathroom pipes in his unit froze making the toilet and shower unusable, but property managers resolved it within a day or two, DeFelice said.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 7 Feb. 2026
Here are examples of what to avoid in winter, including the number one item that could turn your black gold into a stinky, unusable mess.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 1 Feb. 2026
Furthermore, Brown said, as the permafrost melts, Greenland’s ground will likely shift, making things like roads and runways buckled and unusable.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Jan. 2026
Attics are notorious for creating a lingering mildew smell in fabrics and linings, which can make older luggage virtually unusable.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Jan. 2026
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Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 7 Feb. 2026
Here are examples of what to avoid in winter, including the number one item that could turn your black gold into a stinky, unusable mess.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 1 Feb. 2026
Furthermore, Brown said, as the permafrost melts, Greenland’s ground will likely shift, making things like roads and runways buckled and unusable.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Jan. 2026
Attics are notorious for creating a lingering mildew smell in fabrics and linings, which can make older luggage virtually unusable.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Jan. 2026
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“Unusable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unusable. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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