Useless Similes
4 classic and creative similes for Useless - vivid comparisons you can use in writing, essays, and conversation. Browse the full list.
- Useful as a dead phone battery
- As useless as a broken condom
- Useless as a screen door on a submarine
- As useless as tits on a bull
Frequently asked
What does "as useless as" mean?
"As useless as" is a simile - a comparison using "as" to make a quality vivid. When something is "as useless as" something else, the speaker is using the second thing as a familiar example of uselessness, so the reader can picture the quality instead of just reading the word.
How many "as useless as" similes are there?
SimileStack lists 4 similes for Useless. Common ones include "As useless as a broken condom" and "As useless as tits on a bull". The full list is on this page.
When should I use a "useless" simile in writing?
Use a "useless" simile when you want the reader to feel uselessness rather than just register the adjective. They work especially well in description, character work, and dialogue, where one well-chosen comparison can do the work of a whole paragraph.