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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If spinning fast was almost worthless in most situations, it happened to be the perfect thing against the marauders.

From Literature

The bits of ground corn used as a base for the dog food are worthless and largely indigestible.

From Literature

If anything proves the market value of seemingly worthless ephemera, Walker added, it’s fans clawing for printed set lists at the end of a concert.

From Los Angeles Times

Some of these people are worried their shares are now "worthless", while others accepted there was risk associated with such investments.

From BBC

Saber-rattling trumpet and timpani intrude and are shushed away as worthless.

From Los Angeles Times

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