Useless

//ˈjuːs.ləs// adj, slang

adj, slang ·Common ·High school level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Without use or the possibility to be used.

    "This fork's prongs are bent. It's useless now."

  2. 2
    Unhelpful, not useful; pointless (of an action).

    "I think it's useless to keep this discussion going. It's like talking to a brick wall."

  3. 3
    Good-for-nothing; not dependable. derogatory

    "Bill never mows the lawn, takes out the trash or anything. He's useless, but I love him anyways."

  4. 4
    Of a person, Unable to do well at a particular task or endeavor. colloquial, derogatory

    "My brother is useless at most computer games, but he is an awesome PS2 player."

Adjective
  1. 1
    having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
inutileunavailingworthlessabortiveaimlessbarren

Example

More examples

"It's useless to keep on thinking any more."

Etymology

From use + -less.

Related phrases

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