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unˈusefully, adv.
[un-1 11. Cf. prec.]
Uselessly, unprofitably.
1626Ld. Conway in Rushw. Hist. Coll. (1659) I. 231 Whereas divers jealousies have been raised in the House, that the Moneys have been expended unusefully. a1680Glanvill Sadducismus (1681) i. 180 Such as will not unusefully nor unseasonably conclude this First Part. 1747Phil. Trans. XLIV. 588, I thought it might not unusefully be joined with Alum. 1799E. Du Bois Piece Family Biog. I. 111 He is not unusefully occupied. 1885Manch. Exam. 12 Jan. 5/1 Prudent men..might discharge such functions not unusefully. |