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useless

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of useless

1 not capable of being put to use or account
  • a garage full of useless junk
Synonyms of useless

impracticable, impractical, inoperable, nonpractical, unserviceable, unusable, unworkable
Words Related to useless

unsuitable

inaccessible, unattainable, unavailable, unobtainable, unreachable

dead, dormant, fallow, free, idle, inactive, inert, inoperative, latent

arrested, interrupted, suspended

unrealistic
Near Antonyms of useless

accessible, acquirable, available, obtainable, procurable, reachable

all-around (also all-round), handy

active, alive, busy, employed, functioning, operating, operative, running, working
Antonyms of useless

applicable, feasible, functional, operable, operational, practicable, practical, serviceable, ultrapractical, usable (also useable), useful, utilizable, workable
2 producing no results
  • a useless attempt to reach an agreement
Synonyms of useless

abortive, barren, bootless, empty, fruitless, futile, ineffective, ineffectual, inefficacious, otiose, profitless, unavailing, unproductive, unprofitable, unsuccessful, vain
Words Related to useless

hollow, idle, meaningless, pointless, valueless, worthless

hopeless, impossible, lost, no-win, unattainable

inadequate, insufficient, lacking, wanting

counterproductive
Phrases Synonymous with useless

in vain, no dice, not worth the candle, of no avail
Near Antonyms of useless

meaningful, worthwhile

adequate, sufficient

applicable, feasible, functional, practicable, practical, realizable, usable (also useable), workable
Antonyms of useless

deadly, effective, effectual, efficacious, efficient, fruitful, potent, productive, profitable, successful, virtuous

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