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
Many might write off the space, saying lower, angled ceilings make the room unusable, but not Welch.
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Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2024
After the cargo was loaded, a fuel pump issue was discovered that made the plane unusable, the spokesperson said.
—Nate Trela, USA TODAY, 22 Oct. 2024
Technology also could be deployed to make cellphones unusable for phoning, texting and internet access even if the devices remains in a student‘s possession.
—Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2024
One thruster was deemed unusable going forward, but the others were successfully test fired later.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 10 July 2024
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Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2024
After the cargo was loaded, a fuel pump issue was discovered that made the plane unusable, the spokesperson said.
—Nate Trela, USA TODAY, 22 Oct. 2024
Technology also could be deployed to make cellphones unusable for phoning, texting and internet access even if the devices remains in a student‘s possession.
—Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2024
One thruster was deemed unusable going forward, but the others were successfully test fired later.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 10 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unusable
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These latest such initiatives focus on linking cookies to devices and apps, rendering thefts useless.Zak Doffman, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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Elevators stopped working between floors, stoplights stopped working at intersections and life-saving pacemakers were rendered useless.Mars King, Twin Cities, 30 Oct. 2024
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The company continues to evaluate avenues for mitigating internal control weaknesses but has deemed complete mitigation impractical due to its limited staff size.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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The standoff between Blanche’s impractical aestheticism and Stanley’s ruthless pragmatism is the heart of this quintessentially American drama.Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
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The state purchased the area in 1929 after settlers cleared much of the land for farming but found the soil unsuitable.Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 13 Nov. 2024
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The site borders the Sweetwater neighborhood, and the city of Bee Cave claims the industrial nature of the business park is unsuitable for neighboring residents, citing pollution, traffic and noise as issues that could arise.Samantha Greyson, Austin American-Statesman, 23 Aug. 2024
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“Unusable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unusable. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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