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adjective worth·less \ˈwərth-ləs\

: having no financial value

: having no use, importance, or effect

: having no good qualities

Full Definition of WORTHLESS

a : lacking worth : valueless <worthless currency>

b : useless <worthless to continue searching>

: contemptible, despicable <a worthless criminal>

— worth·less·ly adverb

— worth·less·ness noun

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First Known Use of WORTHLESS

circa 1577

Related to WORTHLESS

Synonyms: chaffy, empty, junky, no-good, null, vain, valueless

Antonyms: useful, valuable, worthy

Rhymes with WORTHLESS

mirthless

WORTHLESS Defined for Kids

worthless

adjective worth·less \ˈwərth-ləs\

Definition of WORTHLESS for Kids

: lacking worth <Play money is worthless.>

: useless <worthless junk>

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