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What is another word for Unhelpful? – 178 Unhelpful Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    uncooperative obstructive counterproductive useless ineffective ineffectual futile worthless unproductive barren sterile unfruitful unsuccessful unfavorable disadvantageous unassisting unaiding noncontributory unfacilitative hinderful detrimental harmful hurtful injurious damaging unbeneficial nonbeneficial unprofitable unrewarding thankless unsupportive uncontributive impassive indifferent apathetic unresponsive unreactive inert inactive passive neglectful remiss lax derelict delinquent.

    Meaning of Unhelpful

    According to Oxford Dictionary, "unhelpful" means not providing or giving help when it is needed.

    Definitions

    • Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines "unhelpful" as not helpful or useful.
    • Cambridge Dictionary states that "unhelpful" means not giving help or support when it is needed.

    Example Uses

    • The unhelpful attitude of the customer service representative made it difficult to resolve the issue.
    • The instructions provided were unhelpful, and we had to figure it out on our own.
    • The unhelpful comments from the audience made the presenter feel uncomfortable.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    helpful cooperative supportive assistive facilitative beneficial advantageous productive useful effective efficacious fruitful successful favorable constructive contributory facilitative beneficial advantageous profitable rewarding valuable appreciated acknowledged recognized valued cooperative collaborative participatory sympathetic empathetic understanding.

    Related Nouns

    obstruction hindrance impediment barrier obstacle blockage setback difficulty problem challenge complication intricacy complexity confusion perplexity enigma puzzle riddle mystery uncertainty doubt skepticism distrust mistrust indifference apathy inactivity inaction inertness passivity neglect remissness laxity delinquency dereliction.

    Related Verbs

    obstruct hinder impede block delay prevent thwart frustrate foil counteract neutralize negate nullify invalidate disallow refuse deny reject dismiss ignore neglect overlook disregard omit exclude bypass circumvent evade avoid shun eschew abstain.

    Related Adjectives

    uncooperative unsupportive unresponsive unreactive inert inactive passive neglectful remiss lax derelict delinquent useless ineffective ineffectual futile worthless unproductive barren sterile unfruitful unsuccessful unfavorable disadvantageous unassisting unaiding noncontributory unfacilitative hinderful detrimental harmful hurtful injurious damaging.