worthless

Meanings

• adjective

  Having no value; not worth having or keeping.

• Of no importance, worth, or use.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈwɝθləs/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

precious , useful , valuable , worthful , worthy

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Synonyms

inconsequential , valueless , miserable , useless , valueless

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with worthless
curses , heaves , leaves , grieves , chiefs

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Variants

List of all variants of worthless that leads to same result
worthless , worthlessly , worthlessness , worthlessnesses

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Etymology

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Originated from the Old English word 'weorðlus' meaning 'valueless'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'worthless' is often used in finance to describe securities that have no value.

2. In the game Monopoly, a property with a 'worthless' House or Hotel can be sold back to the bank for its purchase price.

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Related Concepts

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1. valueless: Synonym of worthless.

2. insignificant: Related concept, meaning having little importance or value.

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Culture

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In literature, 'worthless' is often used to describe characters who are morally bankrupt or lack any redeeming qualities. In art, worthless objects or materials can be used to create meaningful works.

How to Memorize "worthless"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a pile of trash or junk, which represents the concept of worthlessness.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the feeling of disappointment or regret when something is discovered to be worthless.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'Worthless is like worth, it's just less' to help remember the definition.

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