Synonyms of serviceability

serviceability 1 of 2

noun

as in usefulness

the capacity for being useful for some purpose

I have doubts about the serviceability of some of the junk we've accumulated

Synonyms & Similar Words

• usefulness
• use
• avail
• utility
• service
• mileage
• serviceableness
• help
• assistance
• benefit
• value
• advantage
• relevance
• account
• applicability
• aid
• appropriateness
• gain
• fitness
• profit
• worth

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• worthlessness
• uselessness
• inapplicability
• inappropriateness

serviceable

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adjective

ˈsər-və-sə-bəl 

1

as in useful

capable of being put to use or account

be sure to wear serviceable shoes if you're going to be walking on the rocks along the shore

Synonyms & Similar Words

• useful
• applicable
• applied
• applicative
• practical
• usable
• practicable
• workable
• functional
• pragmatic
• actionable
• working
• available
• ultrapractical
• utilitarian
• obtainable
• accessible
• operating
• mundane
• handy
• functioning
• reachable
• operative
• down-to-earth
• employed
• active
• banausic
• busy
• all-around
• alive

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• useless
• impractical
• unusable
• impracticable
• inapplicable
• unworkable
• theoretical
• academic
• abstract
• unavailable
• inaccessible
• nonpractical
• unobtainable
• unsuitable
• unattainable
• unreachable
• armchair

2

as in available

capable of or suitable for being used for a particular purpose

a perfectly serviceable, if old, set of screwdrivers worked fine for repairing the door

Synonyms & Similar Words

• useful
• available
• operable
• functional
• usable
• practicable
• employable
• fit
• relevant
• exploitable
• feasible
• viable
• applicable
• workable
• doable
• reusable

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unavailable
• impracticable
• unusable
• inoperable
• nonfunctional
• unemployable

3

as in adequate

of a level of quality that meets one's needs or standards

the acting was serviceable, although not particularly inspired

Synonyms & Similar Words

• adequate
• decent
• satisfactory
• fine
• good
• acceptable
• OK
• passable
• respectable
• tolerable
• useful
• suitable
• all right
• fairish
• worthy
• minimal
• up to snuff
• agreeable
• mediocre
• bearable
• appropriate
• middling
• average
• ordinary
• fitting
• endurable
• satisfying
• indifferent
• standard
• proper
• common
• fair
• correct
• sufferable
• so-so
• right
• unexceptional
• due
• second-rate
• meet
• run-of-the-mill
• run-of-the-mine
• gratifying
• seemly

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• inadequate
• insufficient
• lacking
• unsatisfactory
• deficient
• useless
• unacceptable
• unsuitable
• objectionable
• improper
• unfit
• defective
• unworthy
• cheap
• wrong
• disagreeable
• imperfect
• wanting
• bad
• incomplete
• shoddy
• disreputable
• indecent
• pitiful
• insufficient
• short
• faulty
• poor
• lamentable
• shabby
• spare
• meager
• scanty
• skimpy
• intolerable
• stingy
• miserly
• special
• unbearable
• mean
• great
• optimal
• exceptional
• superior
• atrocious
• unendurable
• insufferable
• first-class
• optimum
• miserable
• wretched
• dissatisfying
• maximum
• execrable
• splendid
• exquisite
• superb
• prime
• fancy
• supreme
• vile
• peerless
• extreme
• terrific
• neat
• high-grade
• wonderful
• first-rate
• noble
• unparalleled
• matchless
• classic
• divine
• unmatched
• marvelous
• stellar
• premium
• superlative
• top
• dandy
• heavenly
• grand
• sterling
• fabulous
• nifty
• sensational
• unsurpassed
• preeminent
• keen
• par excellence
• banner
• swell
• capital
• supernal
• top-notch
• A1
• boss
• maximized
• tip-top
• crackerjack
• groovy
• bang-up
• jim-dandy

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of serviceability

Noun

Up to 200 hours of wireless battery life with backlighting off, plus a detachable battery designed for long-term serviceability. — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

John Bergeron, Attalon’s chief executive officer, said serviceability has become just as important as laser performance as the technology matures. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 July 2026

Adjective

The combat is serviceable, which is a feat since this is Remedy admirably experimenting with a new genre. — Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2026

Its job is to go beyond producing a serviceable picture by interpreting and reproducing content. — New Atlas, 16 Sep. 2026