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
There's almost nothing more useless on a set than the writer.
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Jeff Spry, Space.com, 16 July 2025
Fertilizing before heavy rain is useless at best and harmful at worst.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2025
Followers are useless, but engaged customers and a devoted tribe of community members are priceless.
—Solo Ceesay, Rolling Stone, 28 July 2025
For a sizable portion of the team and coaching staff, that word is completely useless.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 23 July 2025
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Jeff Spry, Space.com, 16 July 2025
Fertilizing before heavy rain is useless at best and harmful at worst.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2025
Followers are useless, but engaged customers and a devoted tribe of community members are priceless.
—Solo Ceesay, Rolling Stone, 28 July 2025
For a sizable portion of the team and coaching staff, that word is completely useless.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 23 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for useless
Recent Examples of Synonyms for useless
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Researchers note that due to terrain and cost challenges, large-scale machines are often impractical, prompting research into compact, robotic pruning solutions.—
Jill Barth,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Because reaching 75 local prosecutors around the state on short notice was impractical, Moody opted to hear unopposed arguments from Southern Legacy of Life, formerly known as ARORA (Arkansas Regional Organ Recovery Agency), before issuing the temporary injunction.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Attempts by deputies and paramedics to revive him were futile, and he was pronounced dead at 4:40 p.m.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
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Mexico later crashed out in the group stage, proving that hope is futile, but Ochoa’s class is timeless.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
23 July 2025
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Bathrooms and kitchens can become unusable, impacting diet and personal hygiene.—
Lianne Kolirin,
CNN Money,
9 Aug. 2025
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But this doesn’t mean budget cookware is patently unusable.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 July 2025
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Neighbors attempted to rescue her but were unsuccessful, the sheriff’s office said.—
Nour Rahal,
Freep.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Joe Raedle/Getty Images Loomer was unsuccessful in two separate congressional campaigns in Florida: one in 2020 and another in 2022.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Aug. 2025
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Although recoveries occurred, the stock’s drastic declines underscore a volatility profile that is unsuitable for risk-averse investors.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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The woman said robot vacuums are ideal for light maintenance if used frequently, but are unsuitable for vacuuming the entire apartment.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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“Useless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/useless. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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