worthless

[wurth-lis] / ˈwɜrθ lɪs /

ADJECTIVE

of no use; without value

Synonyms

STRONGEST

barren bogus futile inconsequential ineffective insignificant meaningless mediocre pointless unimportant unproductive unprofitable unusable useless

WEAK

abandoned abject base cheap contemptible counterproductive despicable empty good-for-nothing ignoble ineffectual inferior inutile miserable no-account no-good nothing nugatory paltry poor profitless sterile trashy trifling trivial unavailing unessential valueless waste wretched

Antonyms

STRONGEST

beneficial fruitful helpful important meaningful productive profitable significant useful valuable worthwhile

WEAK

worthy

Example Sentences

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The growing power cuts, worsening water shortages and increasingly worthless currency fueled an impression among many Iranians that the state was beginning to fail.

From The Wall Street Journal

Frazier’s natural skill as an “Entertainment Tonight” host helped smooth the transitions to Malkin’s stammering and distracting voice, but their worthless gushing detracted from the moment.

From Salon

Just a couple of years ago, NFL teams looked at Malik Willis and saw a quarterback that was practically worthless.

From The Wall Street Journal

“No, he meant worthless,” Guerrero jokingly interjects, causing the group to jolt in roaring laughter.

From Los Angeles Times

"It's taken the pleasure out of us living here and it's devalued our home, it's become worthless."

From BBC

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