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useless
adjective use·less \ˈyüs-ləs\
: not at all useful : not doing or able to do what is needed : not producing or able to produce the effect you want
Full Definition of USELESS
: having or being of no use: a : ineffectual <a useless attempt> b : not able to give service or aid : inept
— use·less·ly adverb
— use·less·ness noun
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First Known Use of USELESS
1592
Related to USELESS
- Synonyms
- impracticable, inoperable, nonpractical, unserviceable, unusable, unworkable, impractical
- Antonyms
- applicable, feasible, functional, operable, operational, practicable, practical, serviceable, ultrapractical, usable (also useable), useful, utilizable, workable
Rhymes with USELESS
USELESS Defined for Kids
useless
adjective use·less \ˈyüs-ləs\
Definition of USELESS for Kids
: being of or having no use
— use·less·ly adverb
— use·less·ness noun
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