bootless — useless; without advantage or benefit; ineffective
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: useless; without advantage or benefit; ineffective
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbuːtləs/
Korean meaning: 쓸모없는, 무익한, 효과가 없는
Korean pronunciation: **부**틀리스
Example Sentences
- The CEO's bootless meetings about productivity lasted longer than the actual work.
- After three bootless attempts to assemble the furniture, he finally called his handy neighbor.
- Her bootless argument with the automated customer service made her miss her lunch break.
bootless
ADJECTIVE//ˈbuːtləs//
useless; without advantage or benefit; ineffective
a construction worker desperately tries to start an old, broken jackhammer by pulling the cord repeatedly. The jackhammer sputters and releases only small puffs of smoke but refuses to work. Meanwhile, the concrete he needs to break remains completely intact while rain pours down. His supervisor watches nearby with crossed arms and a disappointed expression, shaking his head. effort that is useless and without any beneficial result
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English 'boot' meaning 'profit, advantage, help' plus the suffix '-less'. The 'boot' here is an archaic word for benefit or usefulness, not the footwear.
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📝Examples
“The CEO's bootless meetings about productivity lasted longer than the actual work.”
“After three bootless attempts to assemble the furniture, he finally called his handy neighbor.”
“Her bootless argument with the automated customer service made her miss her lunch break.”
“The politician's bootless promises during election season fooled no one.”
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