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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Luna believes that while stories about what surrounds the sport are compelling, there are no good movies that focus on the action on the field.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

"Our cooking vessels use steam and the alternative, which is gas cooking, is no good because we can't wash the pans afterwards," he said.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

“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

Annabeth felt like she was hanging over the pit again, unable to pull herself up, unable to maintain her grip—left with no good options.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan

no-good

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