10
dysfunctional(adjective, weak, stupid, idle, useless)
6
ineffectual(adjective, poor, base, stupid, inferior)
6
profitless(adjective, poor, base, stupid, inferior)
6
unavailing(adjective, poor, base, stupid, inferior)
5
useless(adjective, weak, poor, base, inferior)
5
barren(adjective, poor, base, inferior, insignificant)
5
sterile(adjective, poor, base, inferior, insignificant)
5
worthless(adjective, poor, base, value, stupid)
4
baneful
4
futile(adjective, poor, base, stupid, inferior)
4
ineffective(adjective, poor, base, stupid, inferior)
4
inefficacious
4
inutile(adjective, poor, base, stupid, inferior)
4
prejudicial(adjective, harmful, undermining)
3
meaningless(adjective, poor, base, stupid, inferior)
3
contemptible(adjective, poor, base, inferior, insignificant)
3
damaging
3
despicable(adjective, poor, base, inferior, insignificant)
3
detrimental
3
disadvantageous(adjective, weak, stupid, idle, useless)
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