adjective

unusable

Unusable (adjective) means not fit or able to be used. Example: “Water damage left the laptop completely unusable.”

adjective

Not fit or able to be used.

"Water damage left the laptop completely unusable."

"The old bridge was declared unusable after the inspection."

How to use unusable

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishBroken, damaged, or unsuitable to the point where it can't serve its purpose anymore.

Common pairings

rendered unusable completely unusable

Word forms

more unusable comparative, unusables plural, most unusable superlative

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Water damage left the laptop completely _____.

Etymology

From un- (\"not\") plus usable.

Rhymes for unusable

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Frequently asked questions

What does “unusable” mean?

The word “unusable” means not fit or able to be used. In plain terms, broken, damaged, or unsuitable to the point where it can't serve its purpose anymore.

How do you use “unusable” in a sentence?

Here is “unusable” used in a sentence: “Water damage left the laptop completely unusable.”

What part of speech is “unusable”?

“Unusable” is an adjective.

What is the meaning of unusable?

"unusable" (adjective) means not fit or able to be used.