Unhelpful
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ʌnˈhɛlpfəl/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Unhelpful is an adjective meaning Not providing help or assistance; not helpful.
Meaning
Not providing help or assistance; not helpful.
Example Sentences
"Did you know, beloved, at the last, in that intolerable heat, in that moment of supreme anguish, that he is unlistening, unhelpful as the stars, that you cried not to him?"
Even if you are genuinely a victim, having a victim mentality is unhelpful because it is disempowering. ― Ned Kelly, "NFL Players Are Setting A Bad Example By Teaching Black People To Encourage Victimhood", 8th of October 2017
The luckier and less disabled ones manned lifts or were posted at the doors of public buildings, a uniformed and bemedalled conciergerie who were more often than not unhelpful, making the most of whatever petty authority they were invested with.
Synonyms for unhelpful
Depending on context, synonyms include useless, unaccommodating, unconstructive, uncooperative.
Antonyms for unhelpful
Common opposites include helpful.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include unconstructive, unaccommodating, uncooperative, useless, meaningless, unproductive.
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