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Useless

/ˈjuːs.ləs/

Without use or possibility to be used.

📖 Definitions of "Useless"

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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