worthlessness
/ˈwɜːrθlɪsnəs/
lack of value or importance
His worthlessness became apparent when he failed to contribute to the team.
This shows that he had no value or importance in the group.
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.
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
Pro Tip
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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