Pronunciation

/ˈjuːsləs/

Definitions

Noun

• A useless object or thing is one that has no practical purpose or value. For example: “The broken machine was a useless piece of equipment.”
• A person who is useless is unproductive or ineffective. For example: “He’s been a useless employee, not contributing much to the team.”

Adjective

• Describes something that is of no use or serves no purpose. For example: “A useless attempt will never lead to success.”
• Characterizes a person as inefficient or incapable. For example: “She is a useless driver, always getting lost.”

Adverb

• Sometimes used to emphasize that something is completely without value or effectiveness. For example: “He tried to solve the problem, but his efforts were utterly useless.”

Phrases

• “A useless endeavor” refers to a futile or pointless activity.
• “Useless worrying” describes excessive or unnecessary anxiety.
• “She’s as useful as a one-legged man in a butt-kicking contest” is an idiomatic expression meaning she is completely ineffectual.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The old, rusted bicycle was a useless addition to our garage.”
• Adjective: “His advice was so useless that it didn’t help at all.”
• Adverb: “His attempts to fix the leak were completely useless.”

Synonyms

• Ineffective
• Worthless
• Uselessness
• Impotent
• Unproductive
• Futile
• Pointless
• Incapable

Antonyms

• Effective
• Valuable
• Productive
• Efficient
• Beneficial
• Successful