Antonyms for useful

Grammar : Adj

Spell : yoos-fuhl

Phonetic Transcription : ˈyus fəl

Definition of useful

Origin : 1590s, from use (n.) + -full. Related: Usefully; usefulness.

adj beneficial, valuable

Example sentences :

The Nile was directly responsible for this useful development.
Extract from : « Ancient Man » by Hendrik Willem van Loon

Otherwise, he would not have cared to go on destroying life for no useful end.
Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger

I feel my independence, and I have been told that I am useful to my fellow-creatures.
Extract from : « Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. 327 » by Various

I strive to be useful to my fellow-creatures, and am happy if I succeed.
Extract from : « Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. 327 » by Various

The Word of God might be useful in its way, but only as studied with unfettered thought.
Extract from : « Life in London » by Edwin Hodder

Don't talk to me about her going to the hospital to be useful.
Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart

Zegarra gives a useful vocabulary at the end of all the words which occur in the drama.
Extract from : « Apu Ollantay » by Anonymous

He did not wish to have her go, for she was useful and obedient.
Extract from : « Rico and Wiseli » by Johanna Spyri

I have acquired the useful practice of being able to drink both on and off duty.
Extract from : « In the Midst of Alarms » by Robert Barr

We could manage, I think, and the money I'd earn would be useful.
Extract from : « The Foolish Lovers » by St. John G. Ervine

Synonyms for useful

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