Useless: meaning, definitions and examples
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useless
[ ˈjuːslɪs ]
in describing something
Not fulfilling or not expected to achieve the intended purpose or desired outcome.
Synonyms
futile, ineffective, pointless, unproductive, worthless
Examples of usage
- It's useless to argue with him.
- She felt useless sitting at home all day.
- The old computer is now useless and needs to be replaced.
in describing a person
Lacking in ability or skill; incompetent.
Synonyms
incapable, incompetent, ineffective, inept, unskilled
Examples of usage
- He was criticized for being a useless manager.
- She felt useless in the new job.
Translations
Translations of the word "useless" in other languages:
🇵🇹 inútil
🇮🇳 बेकार
🇩🇪 nutzlos
🇮🇩 tidak berguna
🇺🇦 марний
🇵🇱 bezużyteczny
🇯🇵 役に立たない (yakunitatanai)
🇫🇷 inutile
🇪🇸 inútil
🇹🇷 kullanışsız
🇰🇷 쓸모없는 (sseulmo-eomneun)
🇸🇦 غير مفيد
🇨🇿 neužitečný
🇸🇰 neužitočný
🇨🇳 无用的 (wúyòng de)
🇸🇮 neuporaben
🇮🇸 ónýtur
🇰🇿 пайдасыз
🇬🇪 უსარგებლო (usargeblo)
🇦🇿 faydasız
🇲🇽 inútil
Word origin
The word 'useless' originated in the mid-16th century, derived from the combination of 'use' and 'less'. It has been used in English to describe something or someone as lacking purpose or ability. Over time, 'useless' has become a common term in everyday language to express disappointment, frustration, or ineffectiveness.
See also: abuse, disuse, disused, misuse, misused, overuse, peruse, reusableness, reuse, reusing, underuse, unusable, unused, usability, usable, usage, used, useful, usefully, usefulness, uselessness, users, using, usual, utensil, utilize.