Inoperative Synonyms and Antonyms

ĭn-ŏpər-ə-tĭv, -ŏprə-
Marked by a lack of action or activity
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. idle
  2. inactive
  3. dead
  4. inert
  5. unworkable
Antonyms:
  1. operative
Not functioning properly
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. ineffectual
  2. unworkable
  3. defective

Words Related to Inoperative

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Inoperative Sentence Examples

  • The reforms were mainly inoperative and slavery continued.

  • Affect The Kerberos service is made inoperative by virtue of being at risk.

  • Furthermore, the doors to the next carriage were also inoperative!

  • The server and the Kerberos and LDAP services will become inoperative.

  • If your fan isn't working at all, you may have an inoperative wall switch.

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