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Meaning of unhelpfully
The primary meaning of "unhelpfully" is to behave or act in a manner that does not provide assistance or support.
Etymology of unhelpfully
The word "unhelpfully" originates from the Old English words "un" (meaning not) and "help" (meaning assistance), with the suffix "-ly" added to form an adverb
The term has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe behavior that is not supportive or assisting
Synonyms
uncooperatively
obstructively
unproductively
ineffectively
inefficiently
unfruitfully
pointlessly
futilely
hopelessly
helplessly
uselesslessly
inadequately
insufficiently
inappropriately
inopportunely
inexpediently
disadvantageously
harmfully
detrimentally
negatively
counterproductively
unconstructively
unbeneficially
unsatisfactorily
disappointingly
unreliably
untrustworthily
irresponsibly
carelessly
thoughtlessly
inconsiderately
Definitions
- Not providing or giving help when it is needed
- * Behaving in a way that is not useful or effective
Usage Examples
- The instructor spoke unhelpfully, using technical terms that confused the students
- * The company's customer service responded unhelpfully to my query, failing to provide a solution
Antonyms
helpfully
cooperatively
productively
effectively
efficiently
fruitfully
successfully
positively
constructively
beneficially
satisfactorily
reliably
trustworthily
responsibly
carefully
thoughtfully
considerately
supportively
assistively
usefully
advantageously