役やくにも立たたない

expression, i-adjective

completely useless; of no use whatsoever; good for nothing

Emphatic negative of 役に立つ; stresses total lack of utility or value. Often used in frustration or dismissal.

See also: 役に立たない (やくにたたない)

• この古ふるいパソコンはもう役やくにも立たたない。

  This old computer is completely useless now.

• 彼かれの言いい訳わけは役やくにも立たたなかった。

  His excuse was of no use whatsoever.