Inoperative and Wonky

Inoperative

Inoperative adjective - Not being in a state of use, activity, or employment.

Wonky and inoperative are semantically related. (British) in knackered topic. In some cases you can use "Wonky" instead an adjective "Inoperative". informal substitute

Nearby Word: inoperable

Wonky

Wonky adjective - Turned or twisted toward one side.
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Inoperative and wonky are semantically related. Sometimes you can replace term "Inoperative" with "Wonky", this adjectives are similar.
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