unhelpful

/ ʌnˈhɛlpfʊl /

adjective

1. not serving a useful function

Example Sentences

"We share the concerns around unhelpful speculation while this process is live - which is why we will not be providing a running commentary."

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And because most people don't have unlimited money to spend on food, high-protein products could be an unhelpful distraction.

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"Speculation is unhelpful and can be downright dangerous, so I just ask that people lower the temperature of the rhetoric," she said.

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Others dismissed Burnham's chances of returning to Westminster and said his flirtations with a leadership bid had been unhelpful for the party at a difficult time.

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With a challenging campaign ahead, some will see today's public hints of a continuing rift between the party leaders as unhelpful and unwelcome.

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Related Words

• empty 
• unproductive 
• useless