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Definitions for uselessly
use·less·ly

This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word uselessly.

Princeton's WordNet

  1. uselesslyadverb

    in a useless manner

    "the furniture was sitting around uselessly"

Wiktionary

  1. uselesslyadverb

    In a useless manner.

  2. uselesslyadverb

    To no useful purpose.

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. Uselesslyadverb

    Without the quality of answering any purpose.

    Etymology: from useless.

    In a sauntering humour, some, out of custom, let a good part of their lives run uselessly away, without business or recreation. John Locke.

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  1. uselessly

    Uselessly refers to something that is being done or used in a manner that has no purpose, effectiveness or beneficial outcome. It implies that efforts or resources are wasted or futile because they do not provide any practical value, solution or result.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of uselessly in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of uselessly in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of uselessly in a Sentence

  1. Firdausi:

    Watch over thy expenditure, for he who through vain glory spendeth uselessly what he hath on empty follies, will receive neither return nor praise from anyone.

  2. Aristotle:

    Nature does nothing uselessly.

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