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Synonyms

unusable

British  
/ ʌnˈjuːzəbəl /

adjective

  1. not able or fit to be used

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Example Sentences

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It was so cold, one of his eyeballs froze, making it unusable.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

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

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

This combination of heating and removal makes the gas unusable for forming new stars.

From Science Daily • Jan. 19, 2026

But burning continues and unusable waste is often dumped in empty lots, according to Vinh.

From Barron's • Dec. 16, 2025

Bits of truly unusable fabric shoved into a ticking shroud.

From "Jazz" by Toni Morrison

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