unhelpful
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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British Columbia’s leader, Premier David Eby, seeking to stem further economic fallout, criticized the court ruling, calling it “overreaching” and “unhelpful” during a recent speech.
But if we stop here, we get only half the story — and the unhelpful half, at that.
From MarketWatch
How do I let go of the resentment I feel towards my wealthy, unhelpful brother?
From MarketWatch
Just because some advice was unhelpful or counterproductive during a global pandemic — school closures being an oft-cited example — does not mean that a novel virus is safe to breathe in.
From Salon
Each new street she trudged down with her three weary charges in tow seemed more packed with unhelpful people than the one before.
From Literature
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