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useless

Pronunciation: /ˈjuːs.ləs/

The English word “useless” has 4 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Without use or the possibility to be used.
  2. Unhelpful, not useful; pointless (of an action).
  3. Good-for-nothing; not dependable.
  4. Of a person, Unable to do well at a particular task or endeavor.

Etymology

From use + -less.

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