worthless

worth·less

adj \ˈwərth-ləs\

Definition of WORTHLESS

1

a : lacking worth : valueless <worthless currency> b : useless <worthless to continue searching>

2

: contemptible, despicable <a worthless criminal>

— worth·less·ly adverb

— worth·less·ness noun

Examples of WORTHLESS

1. The boots may be nice, but they're worthless if they don't fit you.
2. She's depressed and believes that she's worthless.

First Known Use of WORTHLESS

circa 1577

Related to WORTHLESS

Synonyms: chaffy, empty, junky, no-good, null, vain, valueless

Antonyms: useful, valuable, worthy

Related Words: base, cheap, cheapjack, duff [British], inferior, lousy, low-grade, second-rate; bad, defective, dud, flawed, imperfect, substandard, unsatisfactory; deficient, inadequate, insufficient, unacceptable

Near Antonyms: invaluable, precious, priceless; cherished, esteemed, prized, treasured; choice, exceptional, fancy, high-grade, special

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Rhymes with WORTHLESS

mirthless