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USELESS

/ˈjuːs.ləs/

7 letters · 3 syllables · adjective

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S 1/1
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L 1/2
E 1/1
S 1/1
S 1/1
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Definition of USELESS

adjective

Without use or possibility to be used.

"This fork has prongs that are bent. It's useless now."

adjective

Unhelpful, not useful; pointless (of an action).

"I think it's useless to keep this discussion going. It's like talking to a wall."

adjective

(of a person) Good-for-nothing; not dependable.

"Bill never mows the lawn, takes out the trash or anything. He's useless, but I love him anyways."

Synonyms of USELESS

Words with similar meaning

good-for-nothing unskillful

Antonyms of USELESS

Words with opposite meaning

skillful useful

Examples of USELESS in a Sentence

  • "This fork has prongs that are bent. It's useless now."
  • "I think it's useless to keep this discussion going. It's like talking to a wall."
  • "Bill never mows the lawn, takes out the trash or anything. He's useless, but I love him anyways."

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
3
Scrabble
7
points
WWF
9
points

Is USELESS a Scrabble Word?

Yes, USELESS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 7 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 7 pts Words With Friends — 9 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of USELESS earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 57 points total.

Letter Values for USELESS

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter useless Total
Scrabble 1111111 7
WWF 2112111 9

Words You Can Make With the Letters in USELESS

45 words from the letters in USELESS

6-letter words

lesses 6/7 UK sluses 6/8 UK

5-letter words

leses 5/6 UK seels 5/6 USUKWWF esses 5/5 USUKWWF slues 5/7 USUKWWF sluse 5/7 UK

4-letter words

eels 4/5 USUKWWF else 4/5 USUKWWF lees 4/5 USUKWWF seel 4/5 USUKWWF sele 4/5 UK slee 4/5 UK eses 4/4 USUKWWF esse 4/4 UK sees 4/4 USUKWWF sese 4/4 UK less 4/5 USUKWWF sels 4/5 USUKWWF sess 4/4 UK lues 4/6 USUKWWF slue 4/6 USUKWWF ules 4/6 UK sues 4/5 USUKWWF uses 4/5 USUKWWF suss 4/5 USUKWWF

3-letter words

eel 3/4 USUKWWF lee 3/4 USUKWWF see 3/3 USUKWWF els 3/4 USUKWWF les 3/4 UK sel 3/4 USWWF sle 3/4 UK ess 3/3 USUKWWF leu 3/5 USUKWWF ule 3/5 UK sue 3/4 USUKWWF use 3/4 USUKWWF sus 3/4 UK

2-letter words

el 2/3 USWWF es 2/2 USUKWWF se 2/2 UK ls 2/3 UK ss 2/2 UK us 2/3 USUKWWF

How to Use USELESS in Word Games

USELESS is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since USELESS uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 57 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble USELESS to find 45 additional valid words.

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Frequently Asked Questions About USELESS

What does USELESS mean?
USELESS is a adjective. Without use or possibility to be used.
Is USELESS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, USELESS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 7 points in Scrabble.
How many points is USELESS worth in Scrabble?
USELESS is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from USELESS?
You can make 45 words from the letters in USELESS. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of USELESS?
Synonyms of USELESS include: good-for-nothing, unskillful. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.