Uselessness

C1 16+

Synonyms of uselessness

Antonyms of uselessness

Collocations of uselessness

sense of purpose
Frequency: 70 %

Without a sense of purpose, life can feel filled with uselessness.

feeling of worthlessness
Frequency: 60 %

Her constant failures led to a deep feeling of worthlessness.

pointlessness of existence
Frequency: 55 %

She grappled with the pointlessness of existence during her existential crisis.

lack of utility
Frequency: 50 %

The lack of utility in the outdated technology rendered it useless.

perceived value
Frequency: 45 %

The perceived value of the product was low due to its uselessness.

Idiomatic Expressions for uselessness

  • Phrase: like rearranging deck chairs on the Titanic
    Meaning: engaging in a futile or pointless activity
    Usage: Arguing with him is like rearranging deck chairs on the Titanic - it's not going to change anything.