worthless
word
/ˈwɝθɫəs/
WURTH-luhs
/wˈɜːθləs/
WURTH-luhs
Definition
If something is worthless, it has no real value, use, or importance. It can describe objects that are not worth money, and sometimes people’s feelings about themselves, though that use can sound harsh.
Usage & Nuances
Common with nouns like 'junk', 'stock', 'coin', 'piece of paper', and 'feeling'. Stronger and more negative than 'cheap'. For people, 'feel worthless' is common, but calling a person 'worthless' sounds very harsh and insulting.
Spanish: sin valor - inútilPortuguese (BR): sem valor - inútilPortuguese (PT): sem valor - inútilChinese (Simplified): 毫无价值的 - 无用的Chinese (Traditional): 毫無價值的 - 無用的Hindi: बेकार - मूल्यहीनArabic: عديم القيمة - بلا فائدةBengali: মূল্যহীন - নিরর্থকRussian: бесполезный - ничего не стоящийJapanese: 価値がない - 無価値なVietnamese: vô giá trịKorean: 가치 없는 - 쓸모없는Turkish: değersiz - işe yaramazUrdu: بے وقعت - بے قدرIndonesian: tidak berharga - tak ada nilainya
Example Sentences
This old ticket is worthless now.
basic
The broken watch is worthless.
basic
He felt worthless after losing his job.
basic
If the signature isn't real, the painting is basically worthless.
natural
After all that water damage, the furniture was worthless.
natural
Don't let one bad review make you feel worthless.
natural