Worthless Meaning
/ˈwɝθləs/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjHaving no worth or use; without value.
Sentence Examples
A promise given under a threat is worthless.
The frost rendered the orange crop worthless.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The counterfeit money turned out to be completely ____ and could not be used.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The old map was considered ____ because it did not show many of the new roads in the local area today.
Word Origin & History
From Middle English *worthles, from Old English weorþlēas (“worthless”), equivalent to worth + -less. Cognate with Dutch waardeloos (“worthless”), German wertlos (“worthless”), Swedish värdelös (“worthless”).
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The counterfeit money turned out to be completely ____ and could not be used.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The old map was considered ____ because it did not show many of the new roads in the local area today.