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unusable

British  
/ ʌnˈjuːzəbəl /

adjective

  1. not able or fit to be used

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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The researchers determined that almost all images captured by the largest camera ever built -- part of the new Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile -- would be rendered unusable.

From Barron's Jul. 1, 2026

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

These fractures can damage the organ and make it unusable, making crack prevention a critical goal for advancing organ preservation and transplantation.

From Science Daily Apr. 27, 2026

Alison-Madueke said another property overlooking Regent's Park was used for "discrete" official meetings, while she said another property she is accused of using was "completely gutted" for renovations and unusable when she saw it.

From BBC Apr. 13, 2026

This section of the house was the last to be “finished,” and it’s almost totally unusable.

From "A Mango-Shaped Space" by Wendy Mass

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