Sentence examples similar to a useless undertaking from inspiring English sources

Mr. Obama, like Mr. Bush before him, put a lot of effort into resolving the Palestinian-Israeli conflict — a worthy but useless undertaking that diverted them further from addressing Iran's regional ascent and, later, Russia's.

That was a useless article.

Like a useless gimp.

"You're a useless leader.

A useless question, probably.

I am a useless mother.

… This was a useless charge.

It was a useless distraction.

Typical Biggs: a useless thief.

I'm a useless meditator.

I was a useless manager.