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English
Etymology
From un- + useful.
Pronunciation
Adjective
unuseful (comparative more unuseful, superlative most unuseful)
- Not useful.
- Synonyms: useless, unusable, unutilizable; inutile (obsolete)
- Antonyms: useful, utile
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.
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