Definitions

no-good

[noh-good, noh-good] / ˈnoʊˈgʊd, ˈnoʊˌgʊd /

ADJECTIVE

worthless

Synonyms

WEAK

abandoned abject barren base bogus cheap contemptible counterproductive despicable drossy empty futile good-for-nothing ignoble inconsequential ineffective ineffectual inferior insignificant inutile meaningless mediocre miserable no-account nothing nugatory paltry pointless poor profitless sterile trashy trifling trivial unavailing unessential unimportant unproductive unprofitable unusable useless valueless waste wretched

Example Sentences

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“So really, just no good news,” said hydrologist Cody Moser of Colorado Basin River Forecast Center.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Right now, there is no good solution for the industry or for travelers looking for a flight deal.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

"It's taking over a bit, if I'm honest, and it's really no good for my mental health."

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

Tim Cook must feel as though no good deed goes unpunished.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

I laughed and smiled, but it did no good.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris