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UNHELPFUL: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for UNHELPFUL?

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Unhelpful as an Adjective
Definitions of "Unhelpful" as an adjective
Synonyms of "Unhelpful" as an adjective (19 Words)
Usage Examples of "Unhelpful" as an adjective

The synonyms of “Unhelpful” are: awkward, contrary, difficult, unreasonable, uncooperative, obstructive, disobliging, unaccommodating, troublesome, tiresome, annoying, vexatious, obstreperous, disobedient, unmanageable, uncontrollable, recalcitrant, refractory, rebellious

Unhelpful as an Adjective

Definitions of "Unhelpful" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “unhelpful” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

Providing no assistance.
Not helpful.

Synonyms of "Unhelpful" as an adjective (19 Words)

annoying	Causing irritation or annoyance. Tapping an annoying* rhythm on his glass with his fork.*
awkward	Deliberately unreasonable or uncooperative. An awkward* dancer.*
contrary	(of a wind) blowing in the opposite direction to one’s course; unfavourable. She is sulky and contrary* where her work is concerned.*
difficult	Needing much effort or skill to accomplish, deal with, or understand. Difficult times.
disobedient	Not obeying or complying with commands of those in authority. Disobedient children.
disobliging	Deliberately unhelpful; uncooperative. I think you re simply being disobliging.
obstreperous	Boisterously and noisily aggressive. The boy is cocky and obstreperous.
obstructive	Preventing movement. The child developed severe obstructive* symptoms.*
rebellious	Engaged in opposition or armed resistance to an established government or leader. The rebellious* republics.*
recalcitrant	Marked by stubborn resistance to authority. The University suspended the most recalcitrant* demonstrators.*
refractory	Not responding to treatment. The refractory* period of a muscle fiber.*
tiresome	Causing one to feel bored or annoyed. The tiresome* chirping of a cricket.*
troublesome	Difficult to deal with. A troublesome* infection.*
unaccommodating	Offering no assistance. That harsh unaccommodating* man had clearly loved his father.*
uncontrollable	Of persons. Her brother had an uncontrollable* temper.*
uncooperative	Unwilling to cooperate. The authorities were inclined to be uncooperative.
unmanageable	Incapable of being controlled or managed. His behaviour was becoming unmanageable* at home.*
unreasonable	Not reasonable; not showing good judgment. Unreasonable demands.
vexatious	Causing irritation or annoyance. A vexatious* child.*