Synonyms of useful
8 similar words · 5 opposite words
Another word for useful is handy. Other synonyms of useful are purposive and noteful. The opposite of useful is useless.
Synonyms and similar words for useful
adjectiveHaving a practical or beneficial use.
- handyEasy to use, useful.
- notefulUseful; serviceable.
- salutary
- serviceable
- utilitarian
- utileUseful.
- purposiveServing a particular purpose; useful; adapted to a given purpose, especially through natural evolution.
- profitable
Opposite of useful
adjectiveHaving a practical or beneficial use.
- unusefulNot useful.
- uselessUnhelpful, not useful; pointless (of an action).
- unusableNot usable.
- unutilizableNot utilizable.
- inutileUseless; unprofitable.
Meaning of useful
- adjective Having a practical or beneficial use.
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Questions about synonyms of useful
- What is another word for useful?
- Useful has 8 synonyms on Word.ws, such as handy, purposive and noteful.
- What is the opposite of useful?
- The opposite of useful is useless. Other antonyms of useful are inutile, unuseful and unusable.
- What does useful mean?
- Useful means having a practical or beneficial use.
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