worthlessness
/ˈwɜːrθlɪsnəs/noun★Intermediate
general
The state of having no value, importance, or usefulness.
The worthlessness of his actions left everyone disappointed.
His actions had no positive impact or value.
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Often used to describe a person, object, or action that lacks significance.
Collocations
feel worthlessnessexperience a sense of having no valueprove worthlessnessdemonstrate that something has no value
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Emotional Context
This word is often used to describe feelings of inadequacy or low self-esteem.
📖Word Origin
From 'worth' (value) + '-less' (without), meaning 'without value'.
📝Usage Notes
Often used in emotional or psychological contexts to describe a negative self-perception.
Word Breakdown
worth
value or importance
root-less
without
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