unworking
- adjective
- /ʌnˈwɜrkɪŋ/
:
fuera de servicio
- The unworking elevator caused inconvenience for everyone in the building.
Examples
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After the storm, several streetlights remained unworking for days.
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We had to cancel the meeting because the projector was unworking all morning.
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The unworking machine needs to be repaired.
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Many unworking parts were found in the engine.
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The unworking heater left the house freezing during the winter.
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Due to the unworking printer, we couldn't print the important documents in time.
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The unworking traffic lights led to severe delays on the busy road.
Synonyms
547
2.9
Not working because of a fault or repair
96
6.1
Not working properly or doing its job
28
2.1
Not working so you cannot use it, like a machine or toilet
26
1.0
A thing like a room or machine that is not active now
15
3.5
Not working or available to use, often for a short time
9
5.5
Not working or not having any effect
8
1.0
Not working or operating
7
7.1
You cannot use it because it does not work
3
4.4
Not working or broken
1
3.9
Not working and so not doing its job
1
4.6
Not working or currently not in use
Not operating or being used
Not working now or not part of the main business activities
Not working properly so a machine or system cannot work as it should
Not useful for everyday tasks
Antonyms
How Functional
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Unworking combines un- ('not') with work, the same word we use when we ask 'Does it work?'; that is why unworking can describe a machine or device that is 'not functioning' or not in use.