unserviceable

• Décrit quelque chose qui n'est pas en état d'être utilisé ou qui ne peut pas remplir sa fonction prévue.

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

1. Not ready for serviceB2formal

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

   hors service

   • 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.

   Synonymesbrokendefectiveinoperativekaputmalfunctioningnonfunctionalunusable

   Antonymesfunctionaloperationalserviceableusableworking

2. Not capable of being usedB2formal

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

   inutilisable

   • 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.

   Synonymesbrokendefectiveinoperativekaputnonfunctionalunfitunusableuseless

   Antonymesfunctionalserviceableusableworking