UNUSABLE Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

unusable

adjective

ˌən-ˈyü-zə-bəl

Definition of unusable

as in useless

not capable of being put to use or account a completely unusable gadget that's just taking up space in the drawer

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Recent Examples of unusable For many parents wishing to take their children to the downtown library, the branch is often unusable due to anti-social and sometimes violent behavior from their regular patrons. — Jonathan Beaton, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 July 2026 Recycle or toss only what is genuinely unusable. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 25 June 2026 The fire destroyed the post office lobby, which remains unusable, prosecutors said. — Jason Green, Mercury News, 16 June 2026 Ignoring this warning sign can allow the blockage to grow until the sink becomes completely unusable. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 6 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for unusable

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What remains that haven’t been scavenged have decomposed to the point where DNA analysis is difficult and all but useless in Gaza, where there are no functioning laboratories able to test and compare samples.

— Bilal Shbeir, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Jennifer, for her part, is pretty sure that the information on Dennis’s burner phone is completely useless.

— Erin Qualey, Vulture, 8 July 2026

Definition of useless

Adjective

Because large steel structures warp and expand under intense heat and magnetic forces, maintaining a tight seal between unjoined rings has previously been impractical.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 4 July 2026
That restriction makes Europe impractical for the traditional four- to six-month snowbird lifestyle many retirees prefer.

— Andy J. Semotiuk, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

Definition of impractical

Adjective

Drivers should avoid off-road detours or unpaved shortcuts suggested by map apps, as those routes can be dangerous and unsuitable for passenger and commercial vehicles, state officials said.

— Katie Langford, Denver Post, 4 July 2026
The dogs were found to be living in unsuitable conditions, while the puppies were suffering from malnutrition, and a number of the dogs had additional medical conditions as well.

— Adam England, PEOPLE, 29 June 2026

Definition of unsuitable

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