1
as in impractical
not capable of being put to use or account
a garage full of useless junk
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2
as in futile
producing no results
a useless attempt to reach an agreement
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Recent Examples of useless
At first, this may sound like a willfully perverse way to market a useless product.
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Ben Brubaker, Quanta Magazine, 11 May 2026
But at a certain point in adulthood, prayer began to feel useless to me.
—Terry Ward, CNN Money, 4 May 2026
From certain side sections, the rear screen was nearly useless.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
Technically impressive, yes—but scientifically and commercially useless.
—Magnus Resch, ARTnews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
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Ben Brubaker, Quanta Magazine, 11 May 2026
But at a certain point in adulthood, prayer began to feel useless to me.
—Terry Ward, CNN Money, 4 May 2026
From certain side sections, the rear screen was nearly useless.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
Technically impressive, yes—but scientifically and commercially useless.
—Magnus Resch, ARTnews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for useless
Adjective
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While Motorola has made progress overcoming some traditional shortcomings of foldables, the phone still feels rather impractical, while still being very cool.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
14 May 2026
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However, Burry warned that directly betting against the rally through short selling is risky and impractical for most investors, particularly as bearish trades have become increasingly expensive.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
11 May 2026
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But this story has a happier, less futile ending.—
Deborah Treisman,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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To complain about cramps was futile.—
Nami Mun,
The Atlantic,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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For a limited time, former Spirit loyalty members can use their unusable Spirit points for pizza at Papa Johns.—
Erin Clements,
PEOPLE,
8 May 2026
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Authorities slow internet speeds until services become unusable.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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Investigators said that an initial PIT maneuver was unsuccessful, but a second one caused the truck to crash into another vehicle and roll over onto its side – an incident that was caught on home surveillance video.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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Jeremy Brandon Johnson, 53, of Eveleth, was pronounced dead at the scene after lifesaving measures were unsuccessful.—
Forum News Service,
Twin Cities,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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There are significant worries that AI can readily go off the rails or otherwise dispense unsuitable or even egregiously inappropriate mental health advice.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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The treatments were carried out at Ali’s semi-detached home in Leicester, which was described by investigators and witnesses as unsanitary and unsuitable for clinical care, the news outlet reported.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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“Useless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/useless. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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