as in nonfunctioning
not being in working order
that gas pump is nonfunctional, which is the reason for the plastic bag over the nozzle
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Recent Examples of nonfunctional
When heading out to look for lamps, take a lightbulb along to test them in-store, but also consider rewiring nonfunctional pieces.
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Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2025
Lutnick was about to fly to London for a round of trade negotiations with China, whose restrictions on the sale of rare-earth metals were threatening to render parts of the American economy nonfunctional.
—Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 21 July 2025
The puzzle page layout is now so nonfunctional that my paper should come with a magnifying glass and a pad of sticky notes.
—Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 July 2025
But with no updates coming from app stores, the app will likely become more buggy and eventually nonfunctional for U.S. users.
—Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 16 Jan. 2025
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Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2025
Lutnick was about to fly to London for a round of trade negotiations with China, whose restrictions on the sale of rare-earth metals were threatening to render parts of the American economy nonfunctional.
—Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 21 July 2025
The puzzle page layout is now so nonfunctional that my paper should come with a magnifying glass and a pad of sticky notes.
—Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 July 2025
But with no updates coming from app stores, the app will likely become more buggy and eventually nonfunctional for U.S. users.
—Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonfunctional
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Drivers say their contract issues center on pay as well as safety issues, including nonfunctioning heaters, loudspeakers and windshield wipers.—
Zaz Hollander,
Anchorage Daily News,
4 Feb. 2023
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In 2020, the state of Virginia passed some bills limiting pretextual traffic stops—for example, when police spot nonfunctioning brake or tail lights or hear an overly loud exhaust system.—
Michael Tomasky,
The New Republic,
30 Jan. 2023
Adjective
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Elk Creek Fire An initial investigation into the fire indicates it was caused in part by a malfunctioning gas generator and also high winds.—
Jesse Sarles,
CBS News,
18 Dec. 2025
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Its Care Team members replicate the roles of Apple Geniuses, helping people who come in with malfunctioning devices or other troubles.—
Julio Ojeda-Zapata,
Twin Cities,
24 Oct. 2025
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The Vikings were last in the NFL in turnovers, interceptions and third down conversions and second-to-last in sack percentage.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 Jan. 2026
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While a small sample size, the historical record for what happens after the S & P 500 has a down month after a seven-month win streak is more reassuring than alarming for the near term.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
5 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Around then, his father sold an inoperable Dodge Dart.—
Daniel Miller,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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To make things harder for the Packers, the heaters on their sideline have been inoperable for much of the game, according to Fox Sports.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
21 Dec. 2025
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The agency has also probed 2021 Tesla Model Y vehicles after reports of exterior door handles becoming inoperative due to low battery voltage, leading to instances of children stuck inside vehicles.—
Andrea Guzmán,
Austin American Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
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The lack of power snarled traffic throughout the affected areas as traffic signals remained inoperative.—
Christopher Watson,
ABC News,
21 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Dispose of broken or outdated items.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
10 Jan. 2026
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The 41-year-old suffered a broken pelvis and sustained fractures to both femurs and three ribs, as well as a compound fracture to his right shin.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Nonfunctional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonfunctional. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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