unusable
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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"In Delhi, many roads do have footpaths, but they're often unusable because of poor governance."
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
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
He then sued his tour operator for allowing the reservation system, arguing the sunbeds were reserved so often, they were unusable.
From BBC ● May 6, 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
In order to outline all the veins, he has to use several bodies in succession, because “a single body would not last long enough”; it decays so fast it becomes unusable.
From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day
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