Useless
Useless adjective - Not capable of being put to use or account.
Usage example: a garage full of useless junk
Working
Working adjective - Being in effective operation.
Usage example: the only working coal mine in the area
Both words in one sentence
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This lead to the unusual practice of D.I.s (Death Items), expensive but useless equipment carried around solely for the purpose of dropping it on death instead of the day-to-day working tools.
Source: Video Game / Asheron's Call -
Once she comes back to herself, she notes that it's very pretty but useless for a working witch.
Source: Badass Cape -
Cell Phones Are Useless: Alex has to use a phonebooth outside Bellucci's because he cell phone is not working.
Source: Film / Wicker Park
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