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uselessness
[ˈjuːsləsnəs]
noun
feminine
inutilidade
1.
The quality or state of being useless; lack of usefulness or practical value
The uselessness of the old equipment became apparent when it broke down.
A inutilidade do equipamento antigo ficou evidente quando quebrou.
2.
Ineffectiveness or failure to produce desired results
He criticized the uselessness of the new policy in reducing crime.
Ele criticou a inutilidade da nova política em reduzir a criminalidade.
3.
A person or thing that is unable to perform a function or fulfill a purpose
Don't complain about your own uselessness; take action to improve.
Não reclame sobre sua própria inutilidade; tome medidas para melhorar.
Synonyms
futility
ineffectiveness
worthlessness
pointlessness
inefficacy
Antonyms
usefulness
utility
effectiveness
value
worth
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
inutilidade
Most common term used in Brazilian Portuguese
Brazil
falta de utilidade
Alternative descriptive phrase
Portugal
inutilidade
Standard term in European Portuguese
Portugal
ineficácia
Alternative term emphasizing ineffectiveness
Related Idioms & Phrases
a waste of time
good for nothing
not worth the paper it's printed on
de nada serve
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