useless
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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
See Examples of USELESS
- The tent is useless in wet conditions.
- I made a useless attempt at fixing the leak.
- 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
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