useless

[ˈjuːsləs]

useless Definition

• 1. not fulfilling or not expected to achieve the intended purpose or desired outcome
• 2. having no practical use or advantage

Using useless: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "useless" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The old computer is useless for modern software.

• Example

  His advice was useless and didn't help me at all.

• Example

  The broken phone is now useless.

• Example

  The meeting was useless and didn't accomplish anything.

useless Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for useless

• worthless
• pointless
• ineffective
• unproductive
• futile

Antonyms for useless

• useful
• effective
• valuable
• helpful
• beneficial

Phrases with useless

• useless information

  information that has no practical value or relevance

  Example

  I don't need to know all this useless information.

• useless as a screen door on a submarine

  completely ineffective or useless

  Example

  His attempt to fix the car was as useless as a screen door on a submarine.

• useless as a chocolate teapot

  completely useless or ineffective

  Example

  Her advice was as useless as a chocolate teapot.

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Summary: useless in Brief

The term 'useless' [ˈjuːsləs] refers to something that does not fulfill its intended purpose or have any practical use. It can be used to describe objects, advice, meetings, or information that are ineffective, futile, or pointless. Examples include 'The old computer is useless for modern software' and 'The meeting was useless and didn't accomplish anything.'