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be worthless

VERB
wear
Synonyms
STRONGEST
rub
STRONG
abrade chafe consume crumble decay decline decrease deteriorate diminish drain dwindle erode exhaust fade fatigue fray gall graze grind impair jade overuse overwork scrape scuff shrink tax tire waste weary weather
WEAK
become threadbare become worn cut down go to seed scrape off use up wash away wear out wear thin
Antonyms
STRONG
activate build construct develop energize enlarge enliven expand extend grow improve increase invigorate make happy refresh save strengthen
WEAK
cheer delight disrobe freshen please rebuild refuse reject take off

Example Sentences

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He said promises that compensation schemes would be "non-legalistic" had turned out to be "worthless".

From BBC • May 27, 2025

Roman said she was told if she wanted to keep the potentially six-figures ball, the Dodgers would not authenticate it and the ball would be worthless.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2024

And if a retail store closes or goes bankrupt, a gift card could be worthless.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 25, 2023

Bed Bath & Beyond stock is about to be worthless.

From Slate • May 18, 2023

I thought of the stones in my pocket; they’d worked against wolves and boys, but they’d be worthless against wild horses.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson