inutility

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But this is clearly quite a distinct matter from resisting the a priori generalization that all cases of apparent inutility must certainly be cases of real utility.

From Darwin, and After Darwin, Volume 2 Post-Darwinian Questions: Heredity and Utility by Romanes, George John

Is not this supremely ridiculous? and the absurdity is only heightened by the inutility, for I do not find that the Israelites were ever let off from any punishment by reason of the scapegoat.

From The Bible: what it is by Bradlaugh, Charles

In spite of the inutility of his miracles, Paul worked more at Lystra; he there cured a lame man, in whom by mere inspection he discovered much faith.

From Critical Examination of the Life of St. Paul by Annet, Peter

They do not, at first blush, appear to discharge any very great or necessary function in life; but we must by no means, from that, infer their inutility.

From The Fortunes Of Glencore by Lever, Charles James

The enemy now saw the inutility of any flank movement, and once more advanced in lines, redoubling their efforts to reach the island.

From Harry Milvaine The Wanderings of a Wayward Boy by Stables, Gordon