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Meaning of uselessness
The state or fact of being useless or without practical purpose.
Etymology of uselessness
The word "uselessness" originated from the Old English word "us" (use) and the suffix "-less" (without), with "use" derived from the Old English word "usian" (to use), which is also related to the Old Norse word "usa" (to use) and the Latin word "usus" (a using, usage)
Historical usage of the word dates back to the 15th century, where it was used to describe something or someone without practical purpose or value
Synonyms
futility
ineffectiveness
ineffectualness
uselessness
pointlessness
purposelessness
fruitlessness
unproductiveness
unprofitability
inefficacy
inadequacy
insufficiency
inutility
nonutility
ineptness
clumsiness
impracticality
impracticability
unavailableness
unhelpfulness
inoperativeness
inactivity
idleness
inertness
inaction
stagnation
dormancy
paralysis
debilitation
disablement
disqualification
Definitions
- The quality of being useless or without practical purpose
- * A state or condition of being ineffective or without value
Usage Examples
- The uselessness of the broken tool made it a candidate for disposal
- * She felt a sense of uselessness after losing her job and being unable to find a new one
- * The old, abandoned building stood as a testament to the uselessness of the previous economic project
Antonyms
usefulness
effectiveness
efficacy
efficiency
productiveness
profitability
practicability
utility
helpfulness
availableness
operativeness
activity
diligence
industriousness
energy
vitality
capability
competence
adequacy
sufficiency