Definitions

unusable

ADJECTIVE

useless

Synonyms

STRONGEST

expendable futile idle impractical ineffective inoperative meaningless pointless unavailable unproductive unprofitable unworkable worthless

WEAK

abortive bootless counterproductive disadvantageous dysfunctional feckless fruitless good-for-nothing hopeless impracticable incompetent ineffectual inept inutile no good nonfunctional of no use profitless purposeless scrap stupid unavailing unfunctional unpurposed unusuable vain valueless waste weak

Antonyms

STRONGEST

beneficial effective fruitful important meaningful productive profitable sensible useful valuable worthwhile

ADJECTIVE

impracticable

Synonyms

STRONGEST

impractical inoperable unattainable unworkable useless

WEAK

abstract absurd chimerical idealistic illogical impossible improbable inapplicable inefficacious infeasible irrealizable ivory-tower no-go nonfunctional nonviable not a prayer otherworldly out of the question quixotic romantic speculative starry-eyed theoretical unbusinesslike unfeasible unnegotiable unreal unwise visionary wild won't fly

Example Sentences

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But it’s bad news and sad commentary that a park in the densely populated heart of the city will remain unusable for the foreseeable future.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026

In effect, food that is not "seen" by these systems becomes unusable.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

But the interruption lasted just 15 hours.The office was gutted and unusable; staff worked remotely.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

Anne Kingsbury, chair of Brockwell Park Community Partners, said: "Effectively, during the festivals, half of the park, the eastern side, is unusable."

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

On Highway 61, the pavement grew warm to the touch, then began to crack and settle, rendering the road unusable.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson

unusable

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