Meaning & Definition of word "Useless"
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Useless
/ˈjuːsləs/
adjective:
- 1. not useful; not serving any purpose or function.
- Example: The broken machine was completely useless.
- 2. having no practical value or significance.
- Example: He felt that his efforts were useless in convincing her.
- 3. not providing any benefit or favorable outcome.
- Example: It's useless to argue with someone who refuses to listen.
- 4. unable to perform or function effectively.
- Example: She realized the old computer was now useless for her tasks.
Etymology
From Middle English 'useles', meaning devoid of use.
Common Phrases and Expressions
useless information:
Data that cannot be used to make a decision.
useless as a screen door on a submarine:
Completely impractical or ineffective.
putting in useless effort:
Exerting energy with no beneficial outcome.
Related Words
ineffectual:
Not producing the desired effect.
unhelpful:
Not providing assistance.
Slang Meanings of useless
Meaning: Dead weight
Example Sentence: He's just dead weight on the team, contributing nothing.
Meaning: All talk, no action
Example Sentence: She talks a big game, but she's all talk, no action.