Useless

/ˈjuːs.ləs/ · adjective

Meaning

Without use or the possibility to be used..

Definitions by Sense

1. Without use or the possibility to be used.
2. Unhelpful, not useful; pointless (of an action).
3. (derogatory, of a person) Good-for-nothing; not dependable.
4. (colloquial, somewhat derogatory) Of a person, Unable to do well at a particular task or endeavor.

Example Sentences

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

I'm all for opening new stations (Transport Scotland is planning another at East Linton, about halfway between Drem and Dunbar), but they are useless without a decent service.

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

I tried my best to make him quit smoking, but my efforts were useless. He now smokes six packs a day.

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

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

Why do you keep trying? You're obviously useless at it.

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Word Forms

• more useless
• uselesser
• most useless
• uselessest

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