Pronunciation: [jˈuːsləsnəs] (IPA) 
The word "uselessness" is spelled with the letter "s" instead of a "c", despite the fact that the sound of the letter "c" is traditionally represented by the same phonetic symbol as the letter "s". The phonetic transcription of "uselessness" is juːsləsnəs. This spelling follows the rule of dropping the final "e" before adding the suffix "-less" to a word that ends in "se", as in the words "baseless" and "voiceless".
Uselessness is the state or quality of lacking practicality, effectiveness, or purpose. It refers to something that does not serve any useful or meaningful function, resulting in little to no value or significance. The term is commonly used to describe objects, actions, or concepts that have no real utility or contribute nothing of value to a particular situation or context.
When applied to objects, uselessness implies that they are unable to perform their intended function or fail to provide any benefit or advantage. This can range from mundane items that are broken, damaged or outdated, to items that were poorly designed or fundamentally flawed from the beginning, rendering them useless in achieving their purpose.
Uselessness can also pertain to actions or behaviors that are deemed futile, ineffective, or inefficient. It highlights activities that are not worthwhile, productive, or capable of producing desired results. Such actions fail to contribute positively to a particular goal or objective, wasting resources, time, and effort in the process.
Furthermore, uselessness can be attributed to ideas, beliefs, or concepts that lack practicality, feasibility, or relevancy. It implies that these concepts have no tangible or realized impact and are without substance or value in addressing real-world issues or problems.
Overall, the term 'uselessness' denotes a lack of practical usefulness, effectiveness, or value in various aspects of life, ranging from physical objects to actions and ideas.
The state of being useless.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
The word "uselessness" is derived from the combining form "use-" which comes from the Old French word "user" meaning "to use". This French word can be traced back to the Latin word "uti" also meaning "to use". The suffix "-less" is added to the combining form "use-" to form the word "uselessness", indicating a state or quality of being without use or pointless.
