Unhelpful: meaning, definitions and examples
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unhelpful
[ ˌʌnˈhɛlpfʊl ]
behavior
Not providing assistance or support; not useful or beneficial.
Synonyms
counterproductive, obstructive, uncooperative
Examples of usage
- It was frustrating dealing with his unhelpful attitude.
- Her comments were unhelpful and did not contribute to the discussion.
Translations
Translations of the word "unhelpful" in other languages:
🇵🇹 inútil
🇮🇳 असहायक
🇩🇪 nutzlos
🇮🇩 tidak membantu
🇺🇦 непотрібний
🇵🇱 nieprzydatny
🇯🇵 役に立たない
🇫🇷 inutile
🇪🇸 inútil
🇹🇷 yararsız
🇰🇷 도움이 되지 않는
🇸🇦 غير مفيد
🇨🇿 neužitečný
🇸🇰 neužitočný
🇨🇳 无用
🇸🇮 neuporaben
🇮🇸 ónothæfur
🇰🇿 пайдасыз
🇬🇪 უსარგებლო
🇦🇿 faydasız
🇲🇽 inútil
Etymology
The word 'unhelpful' is a combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'helpful', which has origins in the Old English word 'helpan' meaning 'to aid or assist'. The concept of being unhelpful has been present in human interactions for centuries, as people have long recognized the frustration and challenges associated with encountering unhelpful behavior.
See also: helper, helpers, helpful, helpfully, helpfulness, helping, helpless, helplessly, helplessness.