Synonym Dictionary

Unfavorable or harmful to an intended result.

To be necessary, proper, or advantageous for someone.

To make up for a loss or disadvantage, or to provide payment for work.

Payment for work, or something provided to make up for a loss or disadvantage.

Helping to bring about or support a desired result.

Having an effect that works against the intended goal.

Causing harm or putting something at a disadvantage.

The usefulness or convenience of an action for achieving an immediate aim.

Useful or convenient for reaching an aim, though not always principled.

Occurring at a favorable or useful time.

Someone who uses circumstances for personal advantage, often setting principles aside.

To defeat or gain an advantage over someone through greater cleverness.

Favorable to the success of an undertaking.

A higher level of quality, ability, status, or strength relative to something else.

Unfavorable to success or a good outcome.

Usefulness; in economics, the satisfaction or value associated with an outcome or choice.