2
paltry(adjective, poor, base, inferior, insignificant)
2
powerless(insignificant, inadequate, limited, feeble, useless)
2
ridiculous(adjective, silly, stupid, insignificant, useless)
2
sappy
2
shallow
2
to no avail(adjective, hopeless, pointless)
2
toothless
2
unavailable(stupid, idle, inadequate, feeble, useless)
2
unseemly(unwarranted, unjustified, undeserved)
2
unsubstantial(adjective, hopeless, pointless)
2
unwanted(adjective, useless, extra, unwarranted, surplus)
2
unwise(adjective, inappropriate, ridiculous, absurd, pointless)
2
vapid(adjective, flat, value, silly, insignificant)
2
wacky(adjective, ridiculous, absurd, pointless, vain)
2
waste(adjective, poor, base, stupid, inferior)
2
witless(dull, unintelligent)
2
wretched(adjective, poor, sad, unhappy, base)
1
abandoned(adjective, poor, sad, unhappy, base)
1
abject(adjective, poor, base, inferior, insignificant)
1
accidental(adjective, casual, useless, extra, worthless)
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