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    use·less
    /ˈyo͞osləs/

    adjective

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishUSELESS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    USELESS definition: 1. of no use; not working or not achieving what is needed: 2. not at all good at doing something…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › uselessUseless Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of USELESS is having or being of no use. How to use useless in a sentence.

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › uselessUSELESS Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Useless definition: of no use; not serving the purpose or any purpose; unavailing or futile. See examples of USELESS used in a sentence.

  5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › uselessUseless - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Definitions of useless. adjective. having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully. “a kitchen full of useless gadgets” “she is useless in an emergency” synonyms: ineffective, ineffectual, uneffective. not producing an intended effect. unprofitable. producing little or no profit or gain. unserviceable. not ready for service.

  6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryUSELESS | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    USELESS meaning: 1. of no use; not working or not achieving what is needed: 2. not at all good at doing something…. Learn more.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishUSELESS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    useless, futile, ineffectual, vain refer to that which is unavailing. That is useless which is unavailing because of the circumstances of the case or some inherent defect: It is useless to cry over spilt milk. futile suggests wasted effort and complete failure to attain a desired end: All attempts were futile.

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › uselessUseless - definition of useless by The Free Dictionary

    adj. 1. a. Being or having no beneficial use; ineffective: This pen is useless because it's out of ink. See Synonyms at futile. b. Having no purpose or reason; pointless; to no avail: It's useless to argue over matters of taste. 2. Incapable of acting or functioning effectively; ineffectual or inept: He panics easily and is useless in an emergency.

  9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › uselessuseless adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of useless adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishUSELESS | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

    USELESS definition: 1. If something is useless, it does not work well or it has no effect: 2. having no skill in an…. Learn more.

  11. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › uselessuseless | meaning of useless in Longman Dictionary of...

    I can't find any of the information I need. • It was useless now to ask for help from my mother. • a useless piece of information • Despite that military expenditure, there are many situations where the military is useless, says Edward Djerejian. • Jenny decided to say nothing. It was useless to argue.