CEFR A2

useless

adjective

Meaning

Not able to be used or not useful; having no effect or purpose.

Examples

This old map is useless now that the roads have changed.
Trying to argue with him is useless; he never listens.

Synonyms: pointless, futile, worthless, ineffective

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useless (A2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈjuːsləs/

Definition

Not able to be used or not useful; having no effect or purpose.

Examples

This old map is useless now that the roads have changed.
Trying to argue with him is useless; he never listens.
The software update proved to be useless, as it didn't fix the bugs.

How to Use useless

useless for (prepositional phrase): Not serving any purpose in a particular situation or for a particular task. — "This old phone is useless for browsing the internet."
useless to (prepositional phrase): Having no effect or benefit for a particular person or group. — "It's useless to complain when there's nothing that can be done."

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