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roadworthy Antonyms
Opposite of roadworthy
Pinning down the opposite of roadworthy requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adjective definition and ranked by contrast strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
In a suitable operating condition to be driven safely and legally on public roads (of a motor vehicle or bicycle).
Usage Example
"The mechanic inspected the brakes and tires to ensure the vintage car was fully unroadworthy before the long trip."
Strongest
unroadworthy
Strong
unsafe
defective
broken-down
Similar words to roadworthy
Words similar to roadworthy shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
drivable
serviceable
street-legal
operable
safe
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Roadworthy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/roadworthy