Synonyms of unusable

unusable

adjective

ˌən-ˈyü-zə-bəl 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• useless
• impractical
• unsuitable
• unworkable
• unserviceable
• inoperable
• impracticable
• unavailable
• inaccessible
• nonpractical
• unreachable
• inoperative
• unobtainable
• unattainable
• inert
• inactive
• idle
• fallow
• latent
• dormant
• interrupted
• suspended
• arrested
• unrealistic
• free
• dead

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• usable
• useful
• practical
• feasible
• functional
• operational
• applicable
• available
• workable
• serviceable
• practicable
• operable
• accessible
• obtainable
• utilizable
• ultrapractical
• reachable
• handy
• operating
• active
• functioning
• procurable
• acquirable
• busy
• operative
• working
• employed
• alive
• running
• all-around

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of unusable

Some Longmont residents say their cellphones have become nearly unusable in recent weeks, leaving them unable to reliably make calls, contact their children's schools or reach family members. — Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026

When exposed to moisture, including indoor humidity, powder detergent clumps and hardens, rendering it unusable. — Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Oct. 2026

At Lincoln Bay, Duke said their elevators sensed water and immediately went to the 10th floor, where they were locked in place and unusable until contractors cleared out the pit below. — Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026

Founded in 2022, The Alloy Market makes money by either refining unusable materials and taking a cut, or by listing usable items on their online resale marketplace. — Liz Knueven, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026