usefulness
/ˈjuːsflnəs/ (bre, ipa) · [jˈusfəlnəs] /ˈjuːsflnəs/ (ame, ipa) · [jˈusfəlnəs] /ˈyüs-fəl-nəs How to pronounce usefulness (audio)/ (ame, mw)
usefulness — noun
1. the ability of something to help you achieve a goal or do a task in a practical
the ability of something to help you achieve a goal or do a task in a practical way
Amara questioned the usefulness of the old vacuum cleaner after it stopped working.
question + the usefulness of + [object]
The usefulness of the hiking trail became clear when we reached the mountain viewpoint.
Kenji proved the usefulness of his invention by demonstrating it at the science fair.
We need to discuss the usefulness of this new office policy before adopting it.
Sophie felt that her English degree had lost its usefulness in the current job market.
- utility
more formal and technical; often used in engineering, economics, or computing contexts
- value
broader in meaning — can refer to monetary, emotional, or moral worth, not just practical use
- benefit
focuses on the positive outcome gained, while usefulness emphasizes practical application
- practicality
closer in meaning but leans toward feasibility rather than actual use
- uselessness
direct opposite — the lack of any practical value
- futility
stronger and more dramatic; suggests effort that is pointless and doomed to fail
文法句型
the usefulness of [something]