useless
/ˈjus.ləs/ adjective B1- Without use or the possibility to be used. · This fork's prongs are bent. It's useless now.
- Unhelpful, not useful; pointless (of an action). · I think it's useless to keep this discussion going. It's like talking to a brick wall.· I tried my best to make him quit smoking, but my efforts were useless. He now smokes six packs a day.
- Good-for-nothing; not dependable. · Bill never mows the lawn, takes out the trash or anything. He's useless, but I love him anyways.
- Of a person, Unable to do well at a particular task or endeavor. · My brother is useless at most computer games, but he is an awesome PS2 player.· Why do you keep trying? You're obviously useless at it.
Comparative uselesser · Superlative uselessest
From the library
Why could I not have been contented to labor with my companions, and not wish to be idle all the day like that useless little Lapdog!”
Morrel felt that further resistance or remonstrance was useless.
The Robber being slain, the timid companion ran up and drew his sword, and then, throwing back his traveling cloak said, “I’ll at him, and I’ll take care he shall learn whom he has attacked.” On this, he who had fought with the Robber made answer, “I only wish that you had helped me just now, even if it had been only with those words, for I should have been the more encouraged, believing them to be true; but now put up your sword in its sheath and hold your equally useless tongue, till you can deceive others who do not know you.
As they rested under its shade, one of the Travelers said to the other, “What a singularly useless tree is the Plane!
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