1
as in impractical
not capable of being put to use or account
a garage full of useless junk
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2
as in futile
producing no results
a useless attempt to reach an agreement
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Recent Examples of useless
This sends an unhealthy message to the neighbors — that their comments are last priority and since the agenda is completed, their comments are useless.
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Kelly G. Richardson, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
Bruce’s Wing Chun skills were all but useless.
—Jeff Chang
september 25, Literary Hub, 25 Sep. 2025
Adams’ tactics rendered the gag rule toothless and useless, prompting even six southern Congressmen to vote in favor of overturning it.
—Time, 24 Sep. 2025
Backups can become corrupted over time and be useless if this happens.
—Chongwei Chen, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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Kelly G. Richardson, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
Bruce’s Wing Chun skills were all but useless.
—Jeff Chang
september 25, Literary Hub, 25 Sep. 2025
Adams’ tactics rendered the gag rule toothless and useless, prompting even six southern Congressmen to vote in favor of overturning it.
—Time, 24 Sep. 2025
Backups can become corrupted over time and be useless if this happens.
—Chongwei Chen, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for useless
Recent Examples of Synonyms for useless
Adjective
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For apartment residents or those without garages, the lack of charging options makes EV adoption impractical.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Oct. 2025
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The 2025 Wrangler Rubicon 4xe is absurd, impractical, overpriced, and an odd combination of power – which is exactly why people should love it.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
27 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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But the job search proved futile, partly due to visa uncertainties and the impacts of the Department of Government Efficiency.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
30 Sep. 2025
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Truly, skimping on this step will render everything else futile.—
Essence,
Essence,
23 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Prosecutors cited unusable breathalyzer evidence and Pennington's good behavior on probation as reasons for the withdrawal.—
Elena Santa Cruz,
AZCentral.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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The Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS) said later on Tuesday that a key oxygen station at the Al-Quds Hospital was struck by Israeli gunfire and was rendered unusable.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
23 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Conservatives like Schlafly, unsuccessful in their early 80’s boycott, had their first taste of activist success on the airwaves.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Sep. 2025
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The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel attempted to contact Rebholz via email about the school's fundraising goal and money raised but was unsuccessful.—
Cathy Kozlowicz,
jsonline.com,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The environment, rich in chemicals and low in oxygen due to bacterial mats, was unsuitable for scavengers.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Sep. 2025
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Due to the approaching darkness and unsuitable weather conditions, rescuers could not be deployed that night out of concern for their safety.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Useless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/useless. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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