useless

/ˈjuːs.ləs/
🔵 Intermediate

Word Statistics

Difficulty LevelIntermediate

Standard vocabulary

Word FrequencyVery Common

Used frequently in everyday conversation

Syllables3

Moderate complexity

Analysis:

  • Common vocabulary word
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."

4. (of a person) Unable to do well at a particular task or thing. Useless is mildly insulting.

"My brother is useless at most computer games, but he is an awesome PS2 player."

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