English · Adjectives

worthless

/ˈwɜːθ.ləs/

[/ˈwɜːθ.ləs/]

having no value

Intermediateadjective

Definition

Having no value, use, or importance at all.

Example

The old coins turned out to be worthless copies, not the rare originals.

The old coins turned out to be worthless copies, not the rare originals.

Etymology

From 'worth' (Old English 'weorth') plus '-less'.

How & Where It’s Used

Describes things or, harshly, people of no value.

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