nonutility
- adjective
- /ˌnɒnjuːˈtɪlɪti/
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inútil
- The museum displayed several nonutility objects created solely for artistic expression.
Examples
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The new software was deemed nonutility by the team.
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He argued that the design was beautiful but entirely nonutility in everyday life.
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Some inventions are criticized for their nonutility despite their creative appearance.
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This is nonutility.
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The museum displayed several nonutility objects created solely for artistic expression.
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He argued that the design was beautiful but entirely nonutility in everyday life.
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Some inventions are criticized for their nonutility despite their creative appearance.
Synonyms
550
1.0
Not able to do the job it is made for
298
3.0
Has no value or use
157
3.5
Not doing anything useful
133
2.5
An action that will not help
7
2.3
Not necessary or useful in a situation
4
5.3
Not done for any clear reason or useful result
Not able to do what is needed
Not useful for everyday tasks
Not done with a clear aim or useful reason
Not helpful and not wanted in any situation
Not used for practical purposes and valued for beauty or meaning
Not useful or important
Antonyms
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Etymology
Nonutility combines non- 'not' and utility 'usefulness', the same root as the everyday idea of 'use'. So nonutility means something that is not useful or has no practical purpose.