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useless

[ˈjuːsləs]
adjective
inútil
1. Not able to be used or serving no practical purpose; ineffective
This broken tool is useless.
Esta ferramenta quebrada é inútil.
2. Lacking skill or competence; unable to do something well
He's useless at cooking.
Ele é inútil na cozinha.
3. Pointless or futile; without value or importance
It's useless to argue with him about this.
É inútil discutir com ele sobre isso.
NYC Slang
whack, washed up, trash
Synonyms
ineffectiveworthlesspointlessfutileimpracticalincompetent
Antonyms
usefuleffectivevaluableworthwhilecompetentpractical

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
inútil
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
inútil
Standard usage; may use 'meia boca' colloquially for incompetent
São Paulo
inútil
Standard usage; may use 'imprestável' as alternative
Portugal
inútil
Standard usage; 'imprestável' also common

Related Idioms & Phrases

useless as an ashtray on a motorcycle
useless as a chocolate teapot
tão útil quanto um relógio de parede (Portuguese: as useful as a wall clock)
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