Unhelpfully - Meaning, Definition & English Examples
Definition:
In a manner that does not provide assistance or support, often obstructively.
Synonyms:
uncooperatively, obstructively, counterproductively
Part of Speech:
adverb
Antonyms:
helpfully, supportively, constructively
Common Collocations:
respond unhelpfully, act unhelpfully, answer unhelpfully
Derivatives:
unhelpful, unhelpfulness
Usage Tips:
Use "unhelpfully" to describe actions that hinder rather than assist, often with a negative tone.
Common Phrases:
shrug unhelpfully, comment unhelpfully, stand by unhelpfully
Etymology:
Derived from "un-" (not) + "helpful" (providing aid) + "-ly" (adverbial suffix).
Examples:
- 1. She sighed unhelpfully instead of offering advice.
- 2. He shrugged unhelpfully when asked for directions.
- 3. The clerk responded unhelpfully to my question.
- 4. They stood by unhelpfully during the crisis.