unusable goods

[ʌnˈjuːzəbl ɡʊdz]
nounpl: unusable goods
mercadorias inutilizáveis
1. Products or items that cannot be used for their intended purpose due to damage, defects, or obsolescence
The warehouse contained thousands of dollars worth of unusable goods after the flood.
O armazém continha milhares de dólares em mercadorias inutilizáveis após a inundação.
2. Items deemed unsuitable or unfit for sale or consumption in commerce
The company had to dispose of unusable goods that failed quality control.
A empresa teve que descartar mercadorias inutilizáveis que falharam no controle de qualidade.
In Brazilian commerce and tax law, unusable goods are significant as they impact inventory accounting and may qualify for tax deductions. Companies often donate such goods to charities or educational institutions for tax benefits. In Portugal, strict EU regulations govern the handling and disposal of unusable goods.
NYC Slang
dead stock
Synonyms / Sinônimos
defective goodsdamaged merchandiseunfit goodsworthless itemsnon-functional products
Antonyms / Antônimos
usable goodsfunctional goodssellable goodsquality merchandise

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
mercadorias inutilizáveis
Most common and formal usage in commercial contexts
General Brazilian
produtos danificados
Used when damage is the primary cause
São Paulo
mercadorias perdidas
Common in commercial and logistics sectors
Portugal
bens inutilizáveis
Formal legal and commercial term in European Portuguese

Related Words

defective productsobsolete inventorywaste materialsscrap goodsinventory write-offproduct disposal

Related Idioms & Phrases

write off as a loss
cut one's losses
dead weight inventory
trash inventory
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