Unusable: meaning, definitions and examples

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unusable

[ ˌʌnˈjuː.zə.bəl ]

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inaccessible

Not able to be used or accessed; not suitable for a particular purpose.

Synonyms

impractical, inaccessible, ineffective

Examples of usage

The old computer was so slow that it became unusable for modern applications.
The broken key made the lock unusable.

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difficult

Extremely difficult to use or operate, typically due to poor condition or design.

Synonyms

awkward, clumsy, difficult, unwieldy

Examples of usage

The instructions were so confusing that the new software felt unusable.
The road was so bumpy that the car became nearly unusable.

Translations

Translations of the word "unusable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inutilizável

🇮🇳 अप्रयोज्य

🇩🇪 unbrauchbar

🇮🇩 tidak dapat digunakan

🇺🇦 непридатний

🇵🇱 nieużyteczny

🇯🇵 使えない

🇫🇷 inutilisable

🇪🇸 inutilizable

🇹🇷 kullanılamaz

🇰🇷 사용할 수 없는

🇸🇦 غير قابل للاستخدام

🇨🇿 nepoužitelný

🇸🇰 nepoužiteľný

🇨🇳 无法使用

🇸🇮 neuporaben

🇮🇸 ónothæfur

🇰🇿 пайдалануға жарамсыз

🇬🇪 გამოუყენებელი

🇦🇿 istifadə olunmaz

🇲🇽 inutilizable

Word origin

The word 'unusable' originated in the early 17th century from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'usable' meaning 'able to be used'. It has been used to describe things that are not functional or practical for their intended purpose. Over time, 'unusable' has become a common term in modern language to express the lack of usability or effectiveness of something.