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unserviceable

/ʌnˈsɜː.vɪ.sə.bəl/

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adjective

C1formalcommon/ʌnˈsɜː.vɪ.sə.bəl/

Describes something that is not in a condition to be used or that cannot perform its intended function.

ruОписывает что-то, что не находится в состоянии, пригодном для использования, или не может выполнять свою предполагаемую функцию.esDescribe algo que no está en condiciones de ser utilizado o que no puede cumplir su función prevista, ya sea por estar dañado, roto o fuera de servicio.frDécrit quelque chose qui n'est pas en état d'être utilisé ou qui ne peut pas remplir sa fonction prévue.deBeschreibt etwas, das nicht in einem nutzbaren Zustand ist oder seine vorgesehene Funktion nicht erfüllen kann.ptDescreve algo que não está em condições de ser usado ou que não pode cumprir sua função pretendida.zh形容某物不具备使用所需的状态,或无法发挥其预期功能。arيصف شيئًا غير صالح للاستخدام أو غير قادر على أداء وظيفته المقصودة، كأن يكون معطلًا أو تالفًا أو غير قابل للإصلاح.

  1. Not ready for service B2 formal

    Not in a condition to be used or operated, often due to damage or lack of maintenance.

    • The vehicle was declared unserviceable after the accident.
    • Several machines in the factory are currently unserviceable.
    • The equipment is unserviceable until the replacement parts arrive.

    ruНеисправныйesinserviblefrhors servicedeNicht einsatzbereitptInoperantezh不可用的arغير صالح للخدمة

    Synonymes: brokendefectiveinoperativekaputmalfunctioningnonfunctionalunusable

    Antonymes: functionaloperationalserviceableusableworking

  2. Not capable of being used B2 formal

    Unable to be used for its intended purpose, often due to being broken or obsolete.

    • The old computer is unserviceable and cannot be repaired.
    • The road is unserviceable during the winter months.
    • The software version is unserviceable and needs an update.

    ruНепригодный к использованиюesinserviblefrinutilisabledeNicht verwendbarptInservívelzh不可用的arغير صالح للاستخدام

    Synonymes: brokendefectiveinoperativekaputnonfunctionalunfitunusableuseless

    Antonymes: functionalserviceableusableworking

  • more unserviceable comparative form
  • most unserviceable superlative form