Useless

usgb/ˈjuːsləs/
adjective

Something or someone that is not effective or does not do anything helpful.

His efforts to solve the problem were completely useless.
Visual representation of "useless" - Something or someone that is not effective or does not do anything helpful.

Often appears as...

  • completely useless
  • utterly useless
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Visual representation of "useless"
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Negative Connotation

Use 'useless' to express frustration or disappointment in something's performance.

Illustration for Negative Connotation
Buying that cheap vacuum was useless; it doesn't clean at all.
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Unhelpful Efforts

Use 'useless' when someone's attempt to help has no positive outcome or makes no difference.

Illustration for Unhelpful Efforts
I know you tried to fix the leak, but it was a useless effort.
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Extent of Uselessness

Combine 'useless' with words like 'completely' or 'utterly' to stress the total lack of effectiveness.

Illustration for Extent of Uselessness
His advice was utterly useless in that situation.
Visual representation of the word "Useless"

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