15
useless(adjective, weak, inferior, inadequate, limited)
13
dysfunctional(feature, characteristic, state, useless, weak)
11
ineffectual(adjective, weak, stupid, idle, inadequate)
10
broken(verb, adjective, ineffectual)
10
inactive(adjective, action, calm, dull, gentle)
10
ineffective(adjective, weak, stupid, idle, useless)
10
inefficacious(adjective, weak, skill, inferior, inadequate)
10
invalid(adjective, void, unsound, worthless, unacceptable)
9
idle(adjective, action, calm, dull, weak)
9
unusable(adjective, weak, stupid, useless, impractical)
8
void(adjective, inferior, inadequate, feeble, useless)
7
bootless(adjective, weak, stupid, inferior, inadequate)
7
dormant(adjective, calm, dull, gentle, still)
7
futile(adjective, weak, stupid, inferior, inadequate)
7
unworkable(adjective, weak, stupid, idle, incompetent)
7
vain(adjective, weak, stupid, inferior, inadequate)
6
barren(adjective, inadequate, limited, feeble, useless)
6
dead(adjective, calm, dull, cold, still)
6
defunct(adjective, dull, cold, tired, lifeless)
6
fruitless(adjective, weak, stupid, inferior, idle)
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