worthless

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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

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Adjective

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

1. Not having worth and use, without value, inconsequential.

   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.

Anagrams

• Strehlows