unuseful

English

Etymology

From un- +‎ useful.

Pronunciation

(UK) IPA^(key): /ʌnˈjuːsfəl/

Adjective

unuseful (comparative more unuseful, superlative most unuseful)

Not useful; useless.
Synonym: useless

Antonym: useful
- 1630, John Smith, True travels, Kupperman, published 1988, page 47:
  in regard of the situation of this strong Fortresse, they did neither feare them nor hurt them, being upon the point of a faire promontory, environed on the one side within halfe a mile with an un-usefull mountaine, and on the other side with a faire Plaine […]
- 2011, Anne Armstrong, Awakening the Divine Within, page 81:
  If it is deemed to be unuseful, attempt to terminate the action or reverse the impact as much as possible. If it is a useful action compliment yourself and smile inwardly.

Translations

not useful — see also useless

Czech: neužitečný
French: inutile (fr) m or f
German: unnütz (de)
Italian: inutile (it) m or f
Manx: neuymmydoil, neuymmydagh
Portuguese: inútil (pt) m or f
Spanish: inútil (es)

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