Synonyms of useless
5 similar words · 2 opposite words
Another word for useless is void. Other synonyms of useless are unutilizable and unusable. The opposite of useless is useful.
Synonyms and similar words for useless
adjectiveWithout use or the possibility to be used.
- unusableNot usable.
- unutilizableNot utilizable.
adjectiveUnhelpful, not useful; pointless (of an action).
- voidNot producing any effect; ineffectual; vain.
adjectiveGood-for-nothing; not dependable.
- good-for-nothingUseless; worthless.
adjectiveOf a person, Unable to do well at a particular task or endeavor.
- unskillfulNot skillful.
Opposite of useless
Meaning of useless
- adjective Without use or the possibility to be used.
- adjective Unhelpful, not useful; pointless (of an action).
- adjective Good-for-nothing; not dependable.
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Questions about synonyms of useless
- What is another word for useless?
- Useless has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as void, unutilizable and unusable.
- What is the opposite of useless?
- The opposite of useless is useful.
- What does useless mean?
- Useless means without use or the possibility to be used.
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