unhelpful
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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Ministers said they would "consider the report" but learning disability charity Scope called the proposals "deeply unhelpful and ill-informed."
From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026
"Certain anthropomorphic phrases may even stick in readers' minds and can potentially shape public perception of AI in unhelpful ways," Aune said.
From Science Daily • Apr. 19, 2026
Officials from several other European governments said privately last year that the Spaniard was being unhelpful, especially over his refusal to boost defense spending.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026
“You only have so many tries” suggests his attempts to help could backfire; that language is inflammatory and shaming at worst and unhelpful at best.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 27, 2026
Each new street she trudged down with her three weary charges in tow seemed more packed with unhelpful people than the one before.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
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