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useless

/ˈjuːs.ləs/
adjective
  1. Without use or possibility to be used.

    "This fork has prongs that are bent. It's useless now."

  2. Unhelpful, not useful; pointless (of an action).

    "I think it's useless to keep this discussion going. It's like talking to a wall."

  3. (of a person) Good-for-nothing; not dependable.

    "Bill never mows the lawn, takes out the trash or anything. He's useless, but I love him anyways."

Synonymsgood-for-nothing, unskillful
Antonymsskillful, useful

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