Pertinent and Useless

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Pertinent

Pertinent adjective - Having to do with the matter at hand.
Usage example: he impressed the jury with his concise, pertinent answers to the attorney's questions
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Useless is an antonym for pertinent.
Nearby Words: pertinence, pertinency

Useless

Useless adjective - Not capable of being put to use or account.
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Pertinent is an antonym for useless.
Nearby Words: use, useful, uselessly
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  • Comic Book / My Friend Dahmer Along the way, Derf asks pertinent questions about why nobody – especially the adults – ever figured out Dahmer was tormented by what in hindsight were painfully obvious personal demons.Tropes: Adults Are Useless: The whole point of the book.
    Source: Comic Book / My Friend Dahmer
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