useless

adjective

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: use-less (2)

English Definition

Not fulfilling or not expected to achieve the intended purpose.

Example Sentence

This broken umbrella is completely useless.

US IPA /ˈjuːsləs/

UK IPA /ˈjuːsləs/

futile worthless pointless ineffective fruitless

useful helpful effective