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worthless
/ˈwɜːrθləs/
having no value or importance
The old furniture was deemed worthless and thrown away.
The furniture had no value, so it was discarded.
general
Having no value, use, or importance; useless.
His advice was worthless in that situation.
His advice was not helpful or valuable.
The company declared the damaged goods worthless.
The company decided the damaged goods had no value.
Often used to describe objects, ideas, or actions that are deemed useless or without merit.
Collocations
worthless effortan attempt that fails to achieve anythingworthless informationdata or facts that are not useful or accurate
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Usage Context
Use 'worthless' to emphasize the lack of value or importance in a situation or object.
Gold Rule
Avoid Overuse
Using 'worthless' too frequently can weaken its impact. Reserve it for situations where the lack of value is significant.
Word Origin
From Middle English 'worthles,' from Old English 'weorþlēas,' meaning 'without worth.'
Usage Notes
Can be used to describe both tangible objects and intangible concepts, often with a negative connotation.
Word Breakdown
worth
value or importance
root-less
without
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