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use·less  (ysls)
adj.
1. Being or having no beneficial use; futile or ineffective.
2. Incapable of functioning or assisting; ineffectual: He panics easily and is useless in an emergency. See Synonyms at futile.

useless·ly adv.
useless·ness n.

useless
Adjective
1. having no practical use
2. Informal ineffectual, weak, or stupid: I'm useless at most things
uselessly adv
uselessness n
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.uselessuseless - having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully; "a kitchen full of useless gadgets"; "she is useless in an emergency"
ineffective, ineffectual, uneffective - not producing an intended effect; "an ineffective teacher"; "ineffective legislation"
unprofitable - producing little or no profit or gain; "deposits abandoned by mining companies as unprofitable"
unserviceable - not ready for service; "unserviceable equipment may be replaced"
useful, utile - being of use or service; "the girl felt motherly and useful"; "a useful job"; "a useful member of society"

useless
adjective 2. pointless, hopeless, futile, vain, idle, profitless << OPPOSITE worthwhile
adjective 3. (Informal) inept, no good, hopeless, weak, stupid, pants (slang) incompetent, ineffectual
Translations
Spanish useless [ˈjuːslɪs] adjinútil (= unusable) [object] → inservible
French useless [ˈjuːslɪs] use adjinutile;
(inf) [person] → nul(le)

German useless [ˈjuːslɪs] use adjnutzlos; [person] (= hopeless); hoffnungslos
Italian useless [ˈjuːslɪs] adjinutile (= unusable) [object] → inservibile

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Any change in function, which can be effected by insensibly small steps, is within the power of natural selection; so that an organ rendered, during changed habits of life, useless or injurious for one purpose, might easily be modified and used for another purpose.
He failed to see any advantage in carrying about such a useless encumbrance.
But while he was seeking with thimbles and care, A Bandersnatch swiftly drew nigh And grabbed at the Banker, who shrieked in despair, For he knew it was useless to fly.
 
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