Choose the word that has a negative meaning because of its suffix: Useful, Hopeless, Fearful, Careful.

Choose the word that has a negative meaning because of its suffix: Useful, Hopeless, Fearful, Careful.

Explanation

The suffix "-less" means “without,” and gives the word a negative meaning — hopeless means without hope.

Useful, fearful, and careful have neutral or positive connotations due to their suffixes.