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worthless
2
failed
2
gainless(dry, idle, useless, ineffective)
2
hopeless(dry, idle, useless, fruitless)
2
idle(dry, useless, ineffective, unproductive)
2
impotent(useless, wasted, unsuccessful, unprofitable)
2
inefficacious
2
infertile(useless, wasted, ineffective, unsuccessful)
2
off(adverb, inferior, spoiled)
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unfruitful(dry, idle, useless, ineffective)
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ungrateful(difficult, unpleasant, trying, unappreciated)
2
unpleasant(difficult, unsatisfactory, trying, fruitless)
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bad(quiet, slack, rotten, tainted)
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difficult(unsatisfactory, trying, fruitless, unfulfilling)
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disagreeable(difficult, unpleasant, unsatisfactory, trying)
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foiled
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for nothing
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frustrated
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in vain
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no avail
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