useless feature

[ˈjuːsləs ˈfiːtʃər]
nounpl: useless features
recurso inútil
1. A function, characteristic, or capability in a product or system that provides no practical value or benefit to the user
The app has a useless feature that nobody actually uses.
O aplicativo tem um recurso inútil que ninguém realmente usa.
2. An unnecessary addition to software, hardware, or design that complicates rather than improves the user experience
Many consider this button a useless feature since it duplicates existing functionality.
Muitos consideram este botão um recurso inútil, pois duplica a funcionalidade existente.
In Brazilian tech culture, the term 'recurso inútil' is commonly used in product reviews and software discussions. Americans often use 'bloatware' pejoratively when discussing software with excessive useless features, particularly in the context of pre-installed smartphone or computer applications.
NYC Slang
dead weight feature
Synonyms / Sinônimos
unnecessary featureredundant featurepointless functionbloatwarefeature bloat
Antonyms / Antônimos
essential featureuseful featurenecessary functioncore functionality

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
recurso inútil
Most common and standard usage in Brazil
São Paulo
feature inútil
Tech professionals often use English term 'feature' in Portuguese context
Rio de Janeiro
função desnecessária
Alternative more colloquial expression
Portugal
funcionalidade desnecessária
Preferred in European Portuguese; slightly more formal tone

Related Words

feature creepbloatwareuser experiencefunctionalityredundancy

Related Idioms & Phrases

a dime a dozen (when referring to abundance of useless features)
more trouble than it's worth
taking up space
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