useless

use·less

adj \ˈyüs-ləs\

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

Examples of USELESS

1. The tent is useless in wet conditions.
2. I made a useless attempt at fixing the leak.
3. Drugs are useless in treating the condition.

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

Related Words: unsuitable; inaccessible, unattainable, unavailable, unobtainable, unreachable; dead, dormant, fallow, free, idle, inactive, inert, inoperative, latent; arrested, interrupted, suspended; unrealistic

Near Antonyms: accessible, acquirable, available, obtainable, procurable, reachable; all-around (also all-round), handy; active, alive, busy, employed, functioning, operating, operative, running, working

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Rhymes with USELESS

juiceless