NONFUNCTIONAL Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

nonfunctional

adjective

ˌnän-ˈfəŋ(k)-shnəl

Definition of nonfunctional

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 In most populations around the world, many of these genes have accumulated mutations over time that have left about 60 percent of them nonfunctional. — Willow Zhang, Scientific American, 11 Aug. 2026 Amid three years of war, the WHO reported in April 2026 that 37% of Sudan’s health facilities were nonfunctional. — Katrine L. Wallace, The Conversation, 29 July 2026 Down the road from his house, drivers cautiously approached a nonfunctional traffic light on Hampstead Mexico Road that was impacted by an outage. — Gabriella Fine, Baltimore Sun, 9 July 2026 The Placer County Sheriff’s Office said drivers should treat intersections with nonfunctional traffic signals as a four-way stop. — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 20 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for nonfunctional

Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonfunctional

Adjective

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
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

Definition of nonfunctioning

Adjective

Riders had to evacuate its log ride on seven separate occasions because of issues such as boats colliding or becoming jammed and smoke coming from a malfunctioning part of the ride.

— Blake Ellis, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2026
Homeowners reported a swift meeting at which officers discussed a reorganization of their specific duties and the hiring of an elevator expert to fix the chronically malfunctioning, overloaded elevators.

— Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of malfunctioning

Adjective

Despite the breakout success of Heated Rivalry and multiple Emmy wins for Pluribus, the 2025-26 season was a down year for LGBTQ representation on television.

— Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 12 Nov. 2026
And Raxxy, the outerwear brand founded by William Shen, will create an installation at the fair showcasing its down jackets that blur the lines between fashion, mathematics and sculpture.

— Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of down

Adjective

There was a small, inoperable well, an opera house and a carpenter’s studio, a dressmaker, a blacksmith, a bank.

— Gaby Del Valle, The Verge, 29 Oct. 2026
Ukraine’s strike force became inoperable behind front lines; Russian drones were able to hit populated areas, adding to Ukraine’s already high civilian death toll.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of inoperable

Adjective

If the main engines were to become inoperative, six smaller orbit-control thrusters can still be activated on the lunar surface, providing an alternative pathway for a rapid ascent.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 14 June 2026
And there’s been plenty of media focus since then — including on inoperative toilets.

— Michael Peregrine, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026

Definition of inoperative

Adjective

According to her official website, Parton co-wrote the country song about broken family ties with U2 and Irish singer-songwriter Johnny McDaid.

— Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 13 Nov. 2026
Bella suffered a broken scapula during her tag team match with Paige against Fallon Henley and Lainey Reid.

— Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 13 Nov. 2026