kaputt
/kəˈpʊt/
ADJECTIVE
1. Broken or no longer functioning
No longer working, functioning, or operating properly; broken, damaged, or unusable.
1.1. Broken or malfunctioning equipment
Describing a machine, device, vehicle, or other equipment that has stopped working or is no longer operational.
Synonyms
- broken
- malfunctioning
- inoperable
- inoperative
- nonfunctional
- nonfunctioning
- out of order
- out of commission
- on the blink
- on the fritz
Antonyms
- functional
- functioning
- operational
- operable
- working
- operating
Examples
- My old washing machine is completely kaputt and needs to be replaced.
- The computer went kaputt just before the presentation.
Related Words
- damaged
- faulty
- busted
- unusable
- wrecked
- deactivated
1.2. Ruined or finished
Describing something that is completely ruined, exhausted, or brought to an unsuccessful end.
Synonyms
- ruined
- wrecked
- done for
- finished
- destroyed
- useless
- all washed up
Antonyms
Examples
- After years of neglect, the old machinery was completely kaputt.
- Without additional funding, the ambitious project was kaputt.