Antonyms for uselessness

Grammar : Noun

Spell : yoos-lis

Phonetic Transcription : ˈyus lɪs

Definition of uselessness

Origin : 1590s, from use (n.) + -less. Related: Uselessly; uselessness.

noun futility
noun ineffectuality

Example sentences :

Only last summer taught me the uselessness of an extra pair of trousers.
Extract from : « The Forest » by Stewart Edward White

Hrunting is bewitched, laid under a spell of uselessness, along with all other swords.
Extract from : « Beowulf » by Anonymous

But he stopped, realizing the uselessness of such an explanation.
Extract from : « A Spirit in Prison » by Robert Hichens

The uselessness of philosophers is explained by the circumstance that mankind will not use them.
Extract from : « The Republic » by Plato

And as he thought of the uselessness of it he laughed bitterly to himself.
Extract from : « The Night Riders » by Ridgwell Cullum

Mr. Rogers himself could see the uselessness of the endeavor.
Extract from : « Mark Twain, A Biography, 1835-1910, Complete » by Albert Bigelow Paine

Our hero spoke in so decided a tone that he understood the uselessness of the attempt.
Extract from : « The Young Miner » by Horatio Alger, Jr.

His vocabulary sighed as if admitting defeat and uselessness.
Extract from : « Erik Dorn » by Ben Hecht

Clarence felt the uselessness of further parley, and rode away.
Extract from : « Susy, A Story of the Plains » by Bret Harte

Roosevelt laughed at that, and said no more concerning the uselessness of his existence.
Extract from : « Roosevelt in the Bad Lands » by H. Hagedorn.

Synonyms for uselessness

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