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Useless vs Cass - What's the difference?

useless | cass |

As an adjective useless

is without use or possibility to be used.

As a verb cass is

(obsolete|transitive) to render useless or void; to annul; to reject; to send away.

useless

English

Adjective

(en-adj)
  • Without use or possibility to be used.
  • This fork has prongs that are bent. It's useless now.
  • Unhelpful, not useful; pointless (of an action).
  • I think it's useless to keep this discussion going. It's like talking to a wall.
    I tried my best to make him quit smoking, but my efforts were useless . He now smokes six packs a day.
  • (pejorative, of a person) good-for-nothing; not dependable.
  • Bill never mows the lawn, takes out the trash or anything. He's useless , but I love him anyways.
  • (colloquial, of a person) unable to do well at a particular task or thing. Useless is mildly insulting.
  • My brother is useless at most computer games, but he is an awesome PS2 player.
    Why do you keep trying? You're obviously useless at it.

    Synonyms

    * (good-for-nothing) good-for-nothing * (unable to do well) unskillful

    Antonyms

    * skillful, useful

    Derived terms

    * uselessly * uselessness

    cass

    English

    Proper noun

    (en proper noun)
  • A medieval diminutive of the female given name Cassandra.
  • transferred from the surname; also a diminutive of Cassius.