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

Erivo and Daniel Ings, who plays her colleague Julian Brooks, both turn in serviceable performances, as does an ensemble cast that includes Noma Dumezweni as Tessa’s mother, June, and Toheeb Jimoh as her younger brother, Johnny. — Beandrea July, IndieWire, 14 Sep. 2026

Hicks and Lewis are more than serviceable, but as full-season starters? — Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026