What is the Spanish word for "unhelpful"?

Learn how to say "unhelpful" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

unhelpful

Spanish

inútil

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Alternative translations of "unhelpful"

poco útil
improductivo
ineficaz
no útil

Examples of how to use "unhelpful" in Spanish

English
His advice was very unhelpful.
Spanish
Su consejo fue de muy poca ayuda.
English
The instructions were confusing and unhelpful today.
Spanish
Las instrucciones fueron confusas y poco útiles hoy.
English
Her advice felt honest but unhelpful overall.
Spanish
Su consejo parecía honesto pero en general poco útil.
English
He gave an unhelpful answer during class.
Spanish
Él dio una respuesta poco útil durante la clase.
English
Waiting for support was long and unhelpful.
Spanish
Esperar apoyo fue largo y poco útil.

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His advice was very unhelpful.

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