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worthless

worth·less

worthless

 
pronunciation:
wuhrth lihs
features:
Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
part of speech: adjective
definition 1: without importance, use, or value.
The attic was filled with worthless junk.The advice he gave me was worthless.The jewelry turned out to be worthless.
synonyms:
good-for-nothing, useless, valueless
antonyms:
invaluable, precious, priceless, useful, valuable, worthy
similar words:
bum, empty, ghastly, hollow, idle, inadequate, inferior, insignificant, lousy, paltry, pathetic, poor, refuse, trashy, waste, wretched
definition 2: despicable or good-for-nothing.
I'm glad she divorced that worthless scoundrel.Your brother is a worthless louse, and I don't want him living here anymore.
synonyms:
contemptible, despicable
similar words:
base, corrupt, degraded, dishonorable, grubby, low, mean, no-account, no-good, rotten, vile, wretched
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derivations: worthlessly (adv.), worthlessness (n.)
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