Definitions and Examples of unhelpful, useless, hindering
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Not providing assistance or support; not useful.
Example
The teacher's feedback was unhelpful as it did not provide any constructive criticism.
Not fulfilling or serving any purpose; futile or ineffective.
Example
The broken phone was useless and could not be repaired.
Causing delay, obstruction, or interference with something or someone.
Example
The heavy traffic was hindering our progress and making us late for the meeting.
Key Differences: unhelpful vs useless vs hindering
- 1Unhelpful describes something that does not provide assistance or support.
- 2Useless describes something that is futile or ineffective.
- 3Hindering describes something that causes delay, obstruction, or interference.
Effective Usage of unhelpful, useless, hindering
- 1Express Displeasure: Use these antonyms to express dissatisfaction or disappointment.
- 2Provide Feedback: Use these antonyms to provide constructive criticism.
- 3Describe Situations: Use these antonyms to describe situations where something or someone is not providing assistance or support.
Remember this!
The antonyms of helpful are unhelpful, useless, and hindering. These words describe something or someone that does not provide assistance or support, is futile or ineffective, or causes delay, obstruction, or interference. Use these antonyms to express displeasure, provide feedback, or describe situations where something or someone is not helpful.
