noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The state of being unhelpful. uncountable, usually
2. 2
   an inability to be helpful wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

disrepairforgetfulnessthoughtlessnessunsuitability

Etymology

From unhelpful + -ness.

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