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| | # without [[use]] or possibility to be used. | | # without [[use]] or possibility to be used. |
| - | # [[unhelpful]], not [[useful]] | + | # [[unhelpful]], not [[useful]]; pointless (of an action). |
| | #: ''I think it's '''useless''' to keep this discussion going. It's like talking to a wall.'' | | #: ''I think it's '''useless''' to keep this discussion going. It's like talking to a wall.'' |
| | + | #: ''I tried my best to make him quit smoking, but my efforts were '''useless'''. He now smokes six packs a day.'' |
| | # {{colloquial}}: (of a person) [[unable]] to [[do]] [[well]] at a particular task or thing. ''Useless'' is mildly insulting. | | # {{colloquial}}: (of a person) [[unable]] to [[do]] [[well]] at a particular task or thing. ''Useless'' is mildly insulting. |
| | #: ''My brother is '''useless''' at most computer games, but he is an awesome PS2 player.'' | | #: ''My brother is '''useless''' at most computer games, but he is an awesome PS2 player.'' |
| | #: ''Why do you keep trying? You're obviously '''useless''' at it.'' | | #: ''Why do you keep trying? You're obviously '''useless''' at it.'' |
| - | #: ''I tried my best to make him quit smoking, but my efforts were '''useless'''. He now smokes six packs a day.'' | |
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| | ====Antonyms==== | | ====Antonyms==== |
