4
thankless(adjective, unappreciated)
4
unreal(adjective, hopeless, pointless)
4
unsatisfactory(adjective, hopeless, pointless)
4
unserviceable(adjective, useless, impractical, hopeless, unusable)
4
unsuitable(adjective, useless)
4
vacuous
4
void(adjective, inferior, inadequate, limited, feeble)
3
contemptible(adjective, poor, base, inferior, insignificant)
3
delusive(adjective, hopeless, pointless, vain)
3
despicable(adjective, poor, base, inferior, insignificant)
3
foiled(adjective, unsuccessful, arouse bad feelings)
3
frothy
3
frustrated(adjective, unsuccessful, arouse bad feelings)
3
impossible(adjective, desperate, unpromising, unfeasible, irresoluble)
3
inconsequential(adjective, poor, base, value, stupid)
3
inferior(adjective, poor, base, insignificant, inadequate)
3
invalid
3
mediocre(adjective, poor, base, inferior, insignificant)
3
minor
3
nonfunctional(adjective, weak, stupid, idle, useless)
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