worthless

CEFRB1

/ˈwɝθləs/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Having no value, use, or importance.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Having no worth or use; without value.

Examples

  • A promise given under a threat is worthless.

  • The frost rendered the orange crop worthless.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

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In context

  • Don’t be a worthless slouch! Go get yourself a job.

  • Lies are as important as truth, for without lies, the truth is worthless.

  • The committee’s decision is worthless and not going to be acted upon.

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Origin

adjective

From Middle English *worthles, from Old English weorþlēas (“worthless”), equivalent to worth + -less. Cognate with Dutch waardeloos (“worthless”), German wertlos (“worthless”), Swedish värdelös (“worthless”).