Useless

Quick meaning: Useless is an adjective meaning Without use or the possibility to be used.

Meaning

Without use or the possibility to be used.

More Meanings

1. Unhelpful, not useful; pointless (of an action).
2. (derogatory, of a person) Good-for-nothing; not dependable.
3. (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.

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

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

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

Word Forms

• uselesser
• uselessest

Synonyms for useless

Depending on context, synonyms include good-for-nothing, unutilizable, void, otiose, futile, ineffectual.

Antonyms for useless

Common opposites include skillful, useful, utile.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include inutile, otiose, ineffectual, unavailing, futile, unserviceable.

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