What is another word for unhelpful?

Here are some other words for unhelpful, depending on the specific context:

General:

* Ineffective

* Counterproductive

* Futile

* Useless

* Pointless

* Unproductive

* Unconstructive

* Counterproductive

More negative:

* Obstructive

* Detrimental

* Harmful

* Damaging

More specific:

* Unresponsive (when someone doesn't offer help)

* Uninformative (when something lacks helpful information)

* Unclear (when something is difficult to understand)

The best word will depend on the specific situation you're describing.