unhelpful
|un-help-ful|
B1
/ʌnˈhɛlpfəl/
(helpful)
not useful
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unhelpful' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'helpful', which comes from 'help'.
Historical Evolution
'helpful' changed from the Old English word 'helpfulle' and eventually became the modern English word 'helpful'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'helpful' meant 'providing assistance', and 'unhelpful' evolved to mean 'not providing assistance'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not providing help or assistance; not useful.
The instructions were unhelpful and confusing.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39