uselessness

Definitions

The quality or state of having no ability to be used or to serve a purpose.

The condition of being futile or of no practical value.

Examples

He felt a profound sense of uselessness as he watched his efforts fail to make any difference.

The sheer uselessness of the broken machine frustrated everyone in the office.

She struggled to overcome the feeling of uselessness that had plagued her since she lost her job.

Synonyms

futility worthlessness ineffectiveness pointlessness inutility vanity irrelevance

Antonyms

usefulness utility value effectiveness worth advantage benefit