usefulness

noun

use·​ful·​ness ˈyüs-fəl-nəs 

: the quality of having utility and especially practical worth or applicability

Synonyms of usefulness

• use
• avail
• utility

Examples of usefulness in a Sentence

the well-known usefulness of thick phone books as seat boosters for short diners

Recent Examples on the Web

Their focus is on speed, reusability and homegrown security rather than payload, limiting their usefulness for the military. — Gerry Doyle, Fortune, 13 July 2026

But even though the company had quickly grown into a market leader, Bensamoun kept hearing customers complain about the device's usefulness. — Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 11 July 2026

This study addresses the research gap by asking public school principals to share information about their in-service learning opportunities, including the frequency of those opportunities, their subject matter, and their usefulness. — Mac Murray, Hartford Courant, 10 July 2026

The clearest signal is in how Google tested the model’s usefulness. — Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1618, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing usefulness

• outlive one's usefulness