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UNHELPFULLY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does unhelpfully mean?
• UNHELPFULLY (adverb)
The adverb UNHELPFULLY has 1 sense:
1. in an unhelpful manner
Familiarity information: UNHELPFULLY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
In an unhelpful manner
Context example:
he stood by unhelpfully while the house burned down
Antonym:
helpfully (in a helpful manner)
Pertainym:
unhelpful (providing no assistance)
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