14
sterile(adjective, weak, poor, base, inferior)
13
powerless(adjective, strong, weak, ability, thin)
12
unable(adjective, weak, skill, inadequate, limited)
12
barren(adjective, weak, poor, base, inferior)
12
inept(adjective, weak, poor, stupid, idle)
12
spineless(adjective, weak, soft, poor, uncertain)
11
cowardly(adjective, weak, soft, uncertain, unstable)
11
incapable(adjective, strong, weak, ability, inadequate)
11
inoperative(adjective, weak, stupid, idle, inadequate)
11
profitless(adjective, poor, base, stupid, inferior)
10
empty(adjective, poor, base, inferior, insignificant)
10
feckless(adjective, stupid, idle, inadequate, feeble)
9
nugatory(adjective, poor, failure, base, inferior)
9
insufficient(adjective, weak, thin, delicate, failure)
9
purposeless(adjective, weak, stupid, idle, senseless)
8
paltry(adjective, weak, poor, thin, delicate)
8
unprofitable(adjective, poor, base, silly, stupid)
7
forceless(adjective, weak, inadequate, limited, feeble)
7
insignificant(adjective, mean, poor, base, stupid)
7
inutile(adjective, poor, base, stupid, inferior)
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