Associations to the word «Useful»
Adjective
Adverb
Wiktionary
USEFUL, adjective. Having a practical or beneficial use.
USEFUL IDIOT, noun. (historical) (pejorative) (political jargon) Soviet sympathizer in Western countries, from the perspective of the political right.
USEFUL IDIOT, noun. (pejorative) (political jargon) One who is seen to unwittingly support a malignant cause through their 'naive' attempts to be a force for good.
USEFUL IDIOTS, noun. Plural of useful idiot
Dictionary definition
USEFUL, adjective. Being of use or service; "the girl felt motherly and useful"; "a useful job"; "a useful member of society".
USEFUL, adjective. Having a useful function; "utilitarian steel tables".
Wise words
Abuse of words has been the great instrument of sophistry
and chicanery, of party, faction, and division of society.