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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“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

“I couldn’t help feeling that much of my education is now worthless,” the paper quoted one scientist as saying.

From The Wall Street Journal

“A moment ago you were afraid it would be ruined. Now you say it is worthless. I find your arguments somewhat contradictory.”

From Literature

They have bought hedges and stocks have rallied, rendering the trade worthless.

From Barron's