useless
2 antonyms and opposites of useless, grouped by meaning.
Adjective — Not able to be used; serving no practical purpose.
Antonyms
How to use useless
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From use + -less.
Full origin of useless →Frequently asked questions
What does “useless” mean?
The word “useless” means not able to be used; serving no practical purpose. In plain terms, having no use, or (informally) being no good at something.
How do you pronounce “useless”?
“Useless” is pronounced YOOS-luhs (/ˈjuːs.ləs/ in IPA).
How do you use “useless” in a sentence?
Here is “useless” used in a sentence: “A phone with a dead battery is useless.”
What is the opposite of “useless”?
The opposite of “useless” — its antonyms — are skillful and useful.
What part of speech is “useless”?
“Useless” is an adjective.
Is “useless” a common word?
“Useless” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “useless” have?
“Useless” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: not able to be used; serving no practical purpose.
What is the difference between 'useless' and 'worthless'?
'Useless' means serving no practical purpose or not able to be used, focusing on lack of function. 'Worthless' means having no value, focusing on lack of worth; something can be useless for a task yet still hold sentimental or monetary worth, so the two are not always interchangeable.
What preposition follows 'useless' when talking about ability?
In the informal sense of being bad at something, 'useless' is followed by 'at', as in 'he's useless at cooking'. When describing something with no purpose, it often pairs with 'for', as in 'this tool is useless for the job'.