useless

use·less

adjective \ˈyüs-ləs\

Definition of USELESS

: having or being of no use:

a : ineffectual <a useless attempt>

b : not able to give service or aid : inept

— use·less·ly adverb

— use·less·ness noun

Examples of USELESS

1. The tent is useless in wet conditions.
2. I made a useless attempt at fixing the leak.
3. Drugs are useless in treating the condition.

First Known Use of USELESS

1592

Related to USELESS

Synonyms

impracticable, inoperable, nonpractical, unserviceable, unusable, unworkable, impractical

Antonyms

applicable, feasible, functional, operable, operational, practicable, practical, serviceable, ultrapractical, usable (also useable), useful, utilizable, workable

Related Words

unsuitable; inaccessible, unattainable, unavailable, unobtainable, unreachable; dead, dormant, fallow, free, idle, inactive, inert, inoperative, latent; arrested, interrupted, suspended; unrealistic

Near Antonyms

accessible, acquirable, available, obtainable, procurable, reachable; all-around (also all-round), handy; active, alive, busy, employed, functioning, operating, operative, running, working

Rhymes with USELESS

juiceless