Worthless — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈwərth-ləs/ worth·less

Meaning & Definition of Worthless

Worthless (adjective)

  1. lacking worth, valueless
  2. useless
  3. contemptible, despicable

Worthless (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. having no usefulness

    "that expensive toy is worthless now that it's broken"

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

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Worthless

The most common words with a similar meaning to Worthless:

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

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Worthless

Words with the opposite meaning of Worthless:

useful, valuable, worthy

Related Words for Worthless

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

Near Antonyms of Worthless

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

Word Forms of Worthless

Derived words: worthlessly (adverb), worthlessness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Worthless

First known use: circa 1577

Frequently Asked Questions about Worthless

What does "Worthless" mean?

"Worthless" means lacking worth, valueless. As an adjective, it is defined as: lacking worth, valueless.

What is another word for "Worthless"?

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

What are different ways to say "Worthless"?

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

What is the opposite of "Worthless"?

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

How do you use "Worthless" in a sentence?

Examples of "Worthless" in a sentence: "that expensive toy is worthless now that it's broken".

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

"Worthless" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Worthless"?

"Worthless" is pronounced /ˈwərth-ləs/ and divided into syllables as worth·less.

What is the origin of the word "Worthless"?

First known use: circa 1577.