worthless

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

• (General American) IPA^(key): /ˈwɝθləs/
• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈwɜːθləs/

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worthless (comparative more worthless or worthlesser, superlative most worthless or worthlessest)

1. Having no worth or use; without value.

   Synonyms: miserable, useless, valueless, inconsequential; see also Thesaurus:worthless

   Antonyms: precious, useful, valuable, worthful, worthy

   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.

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

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