worthless
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English[edit]
Alternative forms[edit]
- worthlesse (obsolete)
Etymology[edit]
From Middle English *worthles, from Old English weorþlēas (“worthless”), equivalent to worth + -less. Cognate with Dutch waardeloos (“worthless”), German wertlos (“worthless”), Swedish värdelös (“worthless”).
Pronunciation[edit]
- (General American) IPA(key): /ˈwɝθləs/
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈwɜːθləs/
Audio (US) (file)
Adjective[edit]
worthless (comparative more worthless or worthlesser, superlative most worthless or worthlessest)
- Having no worth or use; without value.
- Synonyms: inconsequential, miserable, (obsolete) priceless, useless, valueless; see also Thesaurus:worthless
- Antonyms: precious, useful, valuable, worthful, worthy
- Don’t be a worthless slouch! Go get yourself a job.
- Lies are as important as truth, for without lies, the truth is worthless.
- The committee’s decision is worthless and not going to be acted upon.
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Translations[edit]
not having worth and use; without value — see also inconsequential
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