Spelling Sort 5 Usefulness  Usefulness means to be of use for something.  The dog proved its usefulness in pulling the cart.

Neatness  Neatness means to be free from mess.  His neatness was very clear when we looked at his desk.

Useless  Useless means to be of no use.  The old broken typewriter was useless.

Useful  Useful means to be of use.  Scissors are useful when wrapping Christmas presents.

Flawless/Flawlessness  Flawless means to be perfect with no defects.  Flawlessness is the state of being flawless.  A flawless diamond is very expensive.

Friendliness  Friendliness means to be extremely friendly.  Her friendliness to the new student made them both smile.

Truthful  Truthful means to tell the truth.  George Washington was truthful when asked if he chopped down the cherry tree.

Skillfulness  Skillfulness means to be full of a skill or very good at something.  Matt Ryan’s skillfulness at quarterbacks helps the Falcons win games.

Restless  Restless means to not be able to rest or sit still.  The restless nurse was going from room to room all night long.

Fondness  Fondness means to really like someone or something.  The farmer’s fondness for his pigs was plain to see because he let them sleep in his bed.

Breathless  Breathless means to be out of breath.  Riding the roller coaster made me breathless.

Delightful  Delightful means something that gives great pleasure.  Having my wedding on the beach was simply delightful.

Kindness  Kindness means to be very nice to someone or something.  The girls showed kindness when they raked their neighbors yard.

Darkness  Darkness mean the absence of light.  I walked alone on the beach in the darkness.

Thoughtlessness  Thoughtlessness means not caring about how other people feel or about things around them.  People’s thoughtlessness has led to the pollution of rivers.

Worthless  Worthless means to have no value.  These socks are worthless to me now because they have a hole in them.

Grateful  Grateful means to be very thankful.  The hungry man was grateful to receive some food.

Speechless  Speechless means to be unable to say anything due to surprise.  After winning the lottery, Mrs. Smith was speechless.

Tireless  Tireless means never getting tired.  He has been a tireless biker all day.

Emptiness  Emptiness means to not have anything (to be empty)  After moving out of the house, the emptiness of his room made him feel sad.

Fanciful  Fanciful means to appear fancy or to be imaginary.  She closed her eyes to see a fanciful world of butterflies.

Priceless  Priceless means to be unable to put a value on something.  A day spent with your best friend is priceless.

Politeness  Politeness means showing very good manners.  The little boy’s politeness was appreciated by everyone.

Beautiful  Beautiful means to possess great beauty.  The waterfall was beautiful.

Graceful  Graceful means to move in a way without falling or messing up.  The graceful ballerina went gliding across the stage.

Respectful  Respectful means to show respect for others.  The people were respectful during the pledge of allegiance.

Careful  Careful means to make sure things are done with great care.  The railroad workers were careful when handling the dynamite.