useless
/ˈjuːs.ləs/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: uselesser · uselessest
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Without use or the possibility to be used.
Adjective
Examples
This fork's prongs are bent. It's useless now.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Unhelpful, not useful; pointless (of an action).
Adjective
Examples
I think it's useless to keep this discussion going. It's like talking to a brick wall.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
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Common questions
What does “useless” mean?
Without use or the possibility to be used.
Is “useless” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
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