unusable items

[/ʌnˈjuːzəbəl ˈaɪtəmz/]
noun phrasepl: unusable items
itens inutilizáveis
1. Objects or things that cannot be used, are broken, damaged, or no longer functional for their intended purpose
After the flood, most of the furniture became unusable items that had to be discarded.
Após a enchente, a maioria dos móveis se tornou itens inutilizáveis que tiveram que ser descartados.
2. Products or materials that are defective, obsolete, or lack practical utility
The charity sorted through the donation pile, separating unusable items from those still in good condition.
A instituição de caridade classificou a pilha de doações, separando os itens inutilizáveis daqueles ainda em bom estado.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, the disposal of unusable items reflects environmental and recycling consciousness. Brazil has increasingly emphasized the importance of proper waste management and recycling programs, especially in urban areas like São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. In the USA, thrift stores and donation centers play a significant role in redistributing items before they are classified as completely unusable.
NYC Slang
junk, garbage, or trash
Synonyms / Sinônimos
broken itemsdefective itemsnon-functional itemswasterubbishjunk
Antonyms / Antônimos
usable itemsfunctional itemsserviceable itemsoperational items

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
itens inutilizáveis
most formal and standard usage
General Brazilian
coisas imprestáveis
more colloquial usage, very common in informal speech
Rio de Janeiro
coisas sem jeito
regional colloquial expression
Portugal
objectos inutilizáveis
uses 'objectos' instead of 'itens', more formal Portuguese variant

Related Words

disposediscardsalvagerecyclewastedefectivebroken

Related Idioms & Phrases

fit for the bin
past its prime
past the point of no return
não presta para nada (doesn't work for anything)
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