Hyphenation of useless
How to hyphenate useless
useless is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, useless is hyphenated as:
- Syllables Count
- 2
- Characters Count
- 7
- Alpha-numeric Characters Count
- 7
- Hyphens Count
- 1
Definitions of useless
- adjective Without use or possibility to be used.
Example: This fork has prongs that are bent. It's useless now.
- adjective Unhelpful, not useful; pointless (of an action).
Example: 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.
Example: Bill never mows the lawn, takes out the trash or anything. He's useless, but I love him anyways.
- adjective (of a person) Unable to do well at a particular task or thing. Useless is mildly insulting.
Example: My brother is useless at most computer games, but he is an awesome PS2 player.
Words nearby useless
- usedness
- usednt
- usee
- useful
- usefullish
- usefully
- usefulness
- usehold
- (useless)
- uselessly
- uselessness
- uselessnesses
- usenet
- usent
- user
- user's
- users
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What is hyphenation
Hyphenation is the use of hyphens to join words or parts of words. It plays a crucial role in writing, ensuring clarity and readability.
In compound terms like 'check-in', the hyphen clarifies relationships between words. It also assists in breaking words at line ends, preserving flow and understanding, such as in 'tele-communication'. Hyphenation rules vary; some words lose their hyphens with common usage (e.g., 'email' from 'e-mail'). It's an evolving aspect of language, with guidelines differing across style manuals. Understanding hyphenation improves writing quality, making it an indispensable tool in effective communication.