CEFR C1

uselessness

noun

Meaning

The state or quality of being of no use, value, or effectiveness.

Examples

The old, rusty tool's uselessness became apparent when it couldn't cut anything.
She felt a profound sense of uselessness after losing her job and purpose.

Synonyms: ineffectiveness, futility, redundancy, inanity

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uselessness (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈjuːsləsnəs/

Definition

The state or quality of being of no use, value, or effectiveness.

Examples

The old, rusty tool's uselessness became apparent when it couldn't cut anything.
She felt a profound sense of uselessness after losing her job and purpose.
Despite its beautiful design, the chair's structural uselessness made it unsafe to sit on.

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