unhelpful
adjective
un·help·ful
ˌən-ˈhelp-fəl 
Southern often -ˈhep-,
also -ˈheəp-
: offering no assistance : not helpful
a rude, unhelpful person
a confusing and unhelpful textbook
unhelpfully
adverb
unhelpfulness
noun
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Release unhelpful thoughts and focus on those aligned with your values, vision and goals.
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Gamini Hewawasam, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Our kids will make mistakes, show distress, have unhelpful reactions to situations, or disagree with our advice.
—Nasuh Malas, Scientific American, 25 June 2025
But the local branch in Austin has been completely unresponsive and unhelpful in resolving this.
—Christopher Elliott The Travel Troubleshooter, Sun Sentinel, 5 May 2025
Dense, dark, and tangled sections of your shrubs and trees can create the ideal conditions where unhelpful insects and fungal diseases can thrive.
—Mike Irvine, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 2025
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Gamini Hewawasam, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Our kids will make mistakes, show distress, have unhelpful reactions to situations, or disagree with our advice.
—Nasuh Malas, Scientific American, 25 June 2025
But the local branch in Austin has been completely unresponsive and unhelpful in resolving this.
—Christopher Elliott The Travel Troubleshooter, Sun Sentinel, 5 May 2025
Dense, dark, and tangled sections of your shrubs and trees can create the ideal conditions where unhelpful insects and fungal diseases can thrive.
—Mike Irvine, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 2025
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“Unhelpful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unhelpful. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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