Definition of uselessness in English:
uselessness
noun ˈjuːsləsnəsˈjusləsnəs
mass noun1Inability to achieve an intended purpose or desired outcome.
a reader complained about the uselessness of the debate
he goes on to talk about the general uselessness of marketing forecasts
Example sentencesExamples
- It beautifully illustrates culture shock and the utter uselessness of guide books.
- The Romans always recognized the uselessness of mercenary and auxiliary troops.
- He wrote an article in which he said there was a striking uselessness of the council, and he added even more criticism at his press conference.
- Most users click the 'Skip the Introduction' link, further validating the uselessness of flash screens.
- When one completes the novel, the dominating feeling is not one of despair and hopelessness but of utter clarity about the uselessness of violence.
- 1.1informal Lack of skill or competence.
that feeling of uselessness haunts me still
due to my general uselessness, I haven't managed to get anything yet
Example sentencesExamples
- He was a nice old chap who tried desperately to make up for the uselessness of his subordinates.
- With her carelessly piled long blond hair, she looked the perfect image of uselessness.
- He returns home from the tour, his mother cranky at his domestic uselessness.
- Seeing what he had to do because of my own uselessness, he lifted me to my feet and told me to stay behind him.
- Many a young person was troubled by a sense of uselessness.
Definition of uselessness in US English:
uselessness
nounˈyo͞osləsnəsˈjusləsnəs
1Inability to achieve an intended purpose or desired outcome.
a reader complained about the uselessness of the debate
he goes on to talk about the general uselessness of marketing forecasts
Example sentencesExamples
- It beautifully illustrates culture shock and the utter uselessness of guide books.
- He wrote an article in which he said there was a striking uselessness of the council, and he added even more criticism at his press conference.
- Most users click the 'Skip the Introduction' link, further validating the uselessness of flash screens.
- When one completes the novel, the dominating feeling is not one of despair and hopelessness but of utter clarity about the uselessness of violence.
- The Romans always recognized the uselessness of mercenary and auxiliary troops.
- 1.1informal Lack of skill or competence.
that feeling of uselessness haunts me still
due to my general uselessness, I haven't managed to get anything yet
Example sentencesExamples
- With her carelessly piled long blond hair, she looked the perfect image of uselessness.
- Many a young person was troubled by a sense of uselessness.
- Seeing what he had to do because of my own uselessness, he lifted me to my feet and told me to stay behind him.
- He was a nice old chap who tried desperately to make up for the uselessness of his subordinates.
- He returns home from the tour, his mother cranky at his domestic uselessness.