useless

/ˈjuːs.ləs/

adjective

  1. 1

    Without use or possibility to be used.

    This fork has prongs that 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 wall.
  3. 3

    (of a person) Good-for-nothing; not dependable.

    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 thing. Useless is mildly insulting.

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

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