kaput
/kəˈpʊt/
ADJECTIVE
1. Out of order; not working
No longer functioning, operating, or working properly; broken or unusable.
1.1. Broken or malfunctioning equipment
Describing a machine, device, vehicle, or piece of equipment that has stopped working or is no longer functioning properly.
Synonyms
- broken
- malfunctioning
- nonfunctional
- nonfunctioning
- inoperable
- inoperative
- on the blink
- on the fritz
- out of commission
Antonyms
- functional
- functioning
- operational
- operating
- operable
- working
Examples
- The old printer finally gave up and declared itself kaput after years of faithful service.
- The car sputtered to a stop on the side of the road, its engine completely kaput.
- The adventurer's flashlight flickered and went kaput in the darkness of the cave.
Related Words
- damaged
- busted
- wrecked
- glitched
- unusable
- out of action
1.2. Completely ruined or unusable
Describing something that is so damaged or worn out that it can no longer be used or repaired easily.
Synonyms
- done for
- wrecked
- ruined
- destroyed
- totaled
- useless
- unusable
Antonyms
- usable
- useful
- working
- functional
Examples
- The once-reliable computer crashed unexpectedly, leaving the entire system kaput.
- The ancient machinery in the factory was on the verge of becoming kaput.
Related Words
- damaged
- busted
- worn out
- out of action
- in poor condition