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/ɪn.juːˈtɪl.ɪti/ · in.u.til.i.ty
noun
  1. A state or quality of being useless or having no practical purpose. The inutility of the old machine made it a candidate for scrap metal recycling.
  2. A lack of effectiveness or efficiency in achieving a desired goal or outcome. The inutility of the new policy led to widespread criticism from the public and experts alike.
Did you know? The concept of inutility has been explored in various philosophical and literary works, including the writings of French philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre, who discussed the idea of 'bad faith' as a form of inutility in human existence.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 14, 2026