useless

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully

   a kitchen full of useless gadgets

2. 2
   adj

   Without use or the possibility to be used.

   This fork's prongs are bent. It's useless now.

3. 3
   adj

   Unhelpful, not useful; pointless (of an action).

   I think it's useless to keep this discussion going. It's like talking to a brick wall.

4. 4
   adj

   Good-for-nothing; not dependable.

   Bill never mows the lawn, takes out the trash or anything. He's useless, but I love him anyways.

5. 5
   adj

   Of a person, Unable to do well at a particular task or endeavor.

   My brother is useless at most computer games, but he is an awesome PS2 player.

Etymology

From use + -less.