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useless
(use|less)
Pronunciation:
/ˈjuːslɪs/
adjective
not fulfilling or not expected to achieve the intended purpose or desired outcome:
a piece of useless knowledge
we tried to pacify him but it was useless
informal
having no ability or skill in a specified activity or area:
he was useless at football
Derivatives
uselessly
adverb
uselessness
noun
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