useless
Pronunciation: [ˈjuːs.ləs]
Word
Context: "functionality"
(adjective) when something does not work at all or cannot be used for anything useful. If something is useless, it cannot help you or do what it is supposed to do.
Example
The broken toy was useless, so we threw it away.
Example
The car was not useless; it worked perfectly and took us everywhere we needed.
Example
Why do you think that old phone is considered useless?
Context: "efficacy"
(adjective) when a person or thing cannot provide help or make a difference. If someone feels useless, they think they do not help anyone or achieve anything.
Example
She felt useful when she helped organize the event.
Example
He didn't feel useless at all; he accomplished a lot today.
Example
Have you ever felt useless in a situation?
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