useless

adjective B2

Meaning

The term "useless" describes something that has no practical value or purpose and is ineffective in achieving a desired outcome.
💡 A common mistake is to use "useless" to describe something that is simply not useful to one person, rather than lacking value entirely.

Example Sentences

Do you think this tool is completely useless for us ?
The broken phone was completely useless for making any calls .
The outdated equipment proved useless for the new project requirements .
This old phone is useless because it won ’ t turn on .

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