unhelpful
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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Data show that shoppers are still obsessed with expensive bags, but their tastes are evolving in ways that are unhelpful for luxury companies’ profits.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 15, 2026
“This policy is stuck in an unhelpful 2022 mindset. Consumers will continue to reduce savings rates to pay for higher oil prices.”
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 11, 2026
Later life is often surrounded by unhelpful food messages: eat less, lose weight, avoid “heavy” meals, stick to soft foods.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 6, 2026
Cryptocurrencies tend to thrive in an interest-rate-cutting environment, so an inflation spike and growing odds for a Federal Reserve rate increase are unhelpful.
From Barron's ● May 28, 2026
“Any luck?” asked Constance, who had finally come down the corridor and was standing there, conspicuously unhelpful, as Kate gathered her things.
From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart
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