unreliableassistance
nounUK /ˌʌnrɪˈlaɪəbl əˈsɪstəns/
US /ˌʌnrɪˈlaɪəbl əˈsɪstəns/
Help that you cannot count on.
The broken flashlight was unreliable assistance during the blackout.
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2. Support that fails when you need it most.
His promise to help turned out to be unreliable assistance.
3. A tool or person that gives inconsistent help.
The old map was unreliable assistance on the hike.
4. Help that breaks down or stops working suddenly.
The glitchy app was unreliable assistance for studying.