Meaning & use
uselessness
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The state or quality of having no practical use or value.
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He felt a deep sense of uselessness after losing his job.
The uselessness of the outdated equipment became clear once the new system arrived.
A note on using this word
"Uselessness" can describe both physical objects and emotional states, such as a feeling of being unneeded.
Words with a similar meaning
futilitypointlessness
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