Valueless — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun adjective /ˈval-(ˌ)yü/ val·ue

Meaning & Definition of Valueless

Valueless (noun)

  1. the amount of money that something is worth, market price
  2. an equivalent in goods, services, or money for something exchanged
  3. relative worth, utility, or importance

Valueless (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. having no usefulness

    "a fish that was once regarded as valueless and routinely thrown away by fishermen"

    similar: chaffy, empty, junky, no-good, null, vain, worthless
    related: base, cheap, cheapjack, duff (British), inferior, lousy, low-grade, second-rate, bad, defective, dud, flawed, imperfect, substandard, unsatisfactory, deficient, inadequate, insufficient, unacceptable
    opposite: useful, valuable, worthy
    near: invaluable, precious, priceless, cherished, esteemed, prized, treasured, choice, exceptional, fancy, high-grade, special

Related Entry: Value (noun)

Value is a different word from Valueless. The synonyms below are for value, not for valueless.

  1. the amount of money for which something will find a buyer

    "the real value of that house is close to a million dollars"

    similar: valuation, worth
    related: charge, cost, fee, figure, price, rate, appraisal, assessment, estimate, estimation, evaluation, face value, list price, unit price

  2. a quality that gives something special worth

    "defending the democratic system's intrinsic values"

    similar: cardinal virtue, distinction, excellence, excellency, grace, merit, virtue
    related: advantage, edge, plus, superiority
    opposite: deficiency, demerit, disvalue
    near: blemish, defect, failing, fault, flaw, drawback, minus, negative

  3. the relative usefulness or importance of something as judged by specific qualities

    "the value of a good education cannot be overstated"

    similar: account, merit, valuation, worth
    related: assessment, estimation, evaluation, excellence, greatness, perfection, consequence, importance, significance, weight, desirability
    near: emptiness, valuelessness, worthlessness, baseness, cheapness, crumminess, inferiority, lousiness, meanness, paltriness, pettiness, poorness, deficiency, inadequacy, inadequateness, insufficiency, unacceptability

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Valueless

The most common words with a similar meaning to Valueless:

chaffy, empty, junky, no-good, null, vain, worthless

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Valueless

Words with the opposite meaning of Valueless:

useful, valuable, worthy

Related Words for Valueless

base, cheap, cheapjack, duff, inferior, lousy, low-grade, second-rate, bad, defective, dud, flawed, imperfect, substandard, unsatisfactory, deficient, inadequate, insufficient, unacceptable

Near Antonyms of Valueless

invaluable, precious, priceless, cherished, esteemed, prized, treasured, choice, exceptional, fancy, high-grade, special

Word Forms of Valueless

Derived words: valueless (adjective), valuelessness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Valueless

Middle English, "worth, high quality," borrowed from Anglo-French, noun derivative from feminine of valu (going back to Vulgar Latin *valūtus), past participle of valer, valeir "to be worth, have value," going back to Latin valēre "to be well, have strength" wield

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Valueless

What does "Valueless" mean?

"Valueless" means the amount of money that something is worth, market price. As an a noun and an adjective, it is defined as: the amount of money that something is worth, market price.

What is another word for "Valueless"?

Other words for "Valueless" include chaffy, empty, junky, no-good, null, vain and worthless. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Valueless" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Valueless"?

There are 26 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Valueless". Common alternatives include chaffy, empty, junky, no-good, null, vain and worthless.

What is the opposite of "Valueless"?

Antonyms of "Valueless" include useful, valuable and worthy. Near antonyms include invaluable, precious, priceless and cherished.

How do you use "Valueless" in a sentence?

Examples of "Valueless" in a sentence: "a fish that was once regarded as valueless and routinely thrown away by fishermen".

Is "Valueless" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Valueless" can be used as a noun and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Valueless"?

"Valueless" is pronounced /ˈval-(ˌ)yü/ and divided into syllables as val·ue.

What is the origin of the word "Valueless"?

"Valueless" comes from Middle English, "worth, high quality," borrowed from Anglo-French, noun derivative from feminine of valu (going back to Vulgar Latin *valūtus), past participle of valer, valeir "to be worth, have value," going back to Latin valēre "to be well, have strength" wield. First known use: 14th century.