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worthless

gb/wˈɚθləs/ us/wˈɚθləs/
B2 Engleză
~ 6400
Sensuri
0 sensuri
adjective B2 property
1

having no use or importance

Not useful in any way; not helping to reach a goal or solve a problem.

Tipar de utilizare: worthless [thing/idea/advice]
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes confuse "worthless" with "priceless". "Worthless" means something has no value or use, while "priceless" means something is extremely valuable, often in a non-money way (for example, "priceless memories").
Sinonime
useless (Very close in meaning; focuses strongly on lack of practical use.) | pointless (Emphasizes lack of purpose or result more than physical use.) | valueless (Slightly more formal; can sound a bit technical or financial.)
Antonime
useful (Direct opposite in terms of practical effect or help.) | valuable (Opposite in both importance and often monetary or emotional value.)
Colocații
worthless advice |worthless degree |practically worthless |completely worthless |almost worthless |utterly worthless
Teme
evaluation |daily life |core_vocabulary |work
Exemple
  • Most of the old data turned out to be completely worthless for the new project.
  • He realized that arguing with them was a worthless waste of energy.
  • Without proper follow-up, these promises are basically worthless.
Exemple pentru cursanți
  • This map is worthless because the streets have changed.
  • That website is worthless; it does not give any new information.
  • My old phone is so slow that it feels worthless now.
adjective B2 property
2

feeling you have no value

Feeling that you are not good, important, or useful as a person.

Tipar de utilizare: [someone] feels worthless
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes use "worthless" when they mean "broke" or "poor". "Worthless" in this sense is about self-esteem and personal value, not about how much money someone has. Also, "I am a worthless" is incorrect; say "I am worthless" or "I feel worthless" instead.
Sinonime
inferior (Focuses on feeling lower than others, not always totally without value.) | unworthy (Often used about feeling not deserving of love, help, or success.) | valueless (Can be used about self-feeling, but sounds more abstract or formal than "worthless".)
Antonime
worthy (Stresses deserving respect, love, or good things in life.) | valuable (Highlights a positive sense of importance and personal value.)
Colocații
feel worthless |completely worthless |useless and worthless |depressed and worthless |make [someone] feel worthless |worthless as a person
Teme
emotions |mental health |health
Exemple
  • After losing his job, he started to feel completely worthless.
  • No child should grow up thinking they are worthless.
  • Her partner's constant criticism left her feeling small and worthless.
Exemple pentru cursanți
  • When I fail a test, I sometimes feel worthless.
  • The teacher tried to help the boy, who felt worthless and alone.
  • Good friends do not make you feel worthless.
adjective informal C1 property
3

morally or socially contemptible

Used as an insult for a person who is seen as very bad, lazy, or not doing what they should do.

Tipar de utilizare: a worthless [person/role]
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may use "worthless" about people in formal writing where it sounds too emotional or rude. In formal contexts, it is better to describe specific behavior (for example, "irresponsible", "unreliable") instead of calling a person "worthless".
Sinonime
good-for-nothing (Very close in meaning and tone; strongly negative and informal.) | no-good (Informal and strongly critical; often used in speech.) | useless (Can be similarly insulting, but may sound slightly less moral and more about ability.)
Antonime
decent (Focuses on acceptable moral and social behavior, the opposite of being contemptible.) | reliable (Opposite in terms of doing one’s duties and being depended on.)
Colocații
a worthless husband |a worthless father |lazy and worthless |a worthless excuse for a man |totally worthless |call [someone] worthless
Teme
character |insults |emotions |relationships
Exemple
  • She called him a worthless husband after he walked out on the family.
  • The judge described the gang leader as a cruel and worthless individual.
  • He spent years trying to prove to his father that he was not the worthless son he had been called.
Exemple pentru cursanți
  • His father shouted that he was a worthless son.
  • They think he is a worthless man because he never helps his family.
  • Do not call people worthless; it is very hurtful.
adjective C1 property
4

having no financial value

Not worth money; nobody will pay anything for it.

Tipar de utilizare: worthless [asset/currency/investment]
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes use "worthless" when they only mean "cheap" or "low value". "Worthless" suggests zero or almost zero value, not just a low price. If something is still worth some money, words like "low-value" or "not very valuable" are more accurate.
Sinonime
valueless (Very close in this financial sense; slightly more formal or technical.) | unsaleable (Focuses on the fact that something cannot be sold, which often implies it is worthless.)
Antonime
valuable (Opposite in terms of high price or worth on the market.) | profitable (Opposite in the sense of bringing financial gain or return.)
Colocații
worthless currency |worthless shares |worthless stock |become worthless overnight |almost worthless on the market |financially worthless
Teme
money |business |finance
Exemple
  • When the company collapsed, their shares suddenly became worthless.
  • Tourists were warned that the old notes would be worthless after the currency change.
  • Most of the antiques turned out to be modern copies and were practically worthless.
Exemple pentru cursanți
  • My old coins are worthless; the shop will not buy them.
  • After the crash, his stock was almost worthless.
  • The money from that country is now worthless outside its borders.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
worthless
IPA
GB/wˈɚθləs/
US/wˈɚθləs/
Silabe și accent
worth - less (2 silabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (worth)
Forme ale cuvântului
Adjective
  • Base: worthless
Familie de cuvinte
Core family
worth noun A2 worthy adjective B2 worthwhile adjective B1
Related words
worthlessness noun
Negative and opposite forms
unworthy adjective B2
Advanced or less common
worthiness noun worthily adverb
Expresii

as good as worthless

1
/ˈæz ɡˈʊd ˈæz wˈɚθləs/
fixed phrase

almost completely without value

Almost useless or without value; not exactly zero, but very close.

Exemple
  • Without the password, this hard drive is as good as worthless.
  • The guarantee is so limited that it’s as good as worthless.

feel worthless

1
/fˈil wˈɚθləs/
fixed phrase

have no sense of self-worth

To think that you are not a good or important person.

Exemple
  • After the breakup, he began to feel worthless and stayed in bed all day.
  • Many people feel worthless when they compare themselves to others on social media.

make someone feel worthless

1
/mˈeɪk sˈʌmwˌʌn fˈil wˈɚθləs/
fixed phrase

cause someone to feel no value

To speak or act in a way that makes another person think they are not good or important.

Exemple
  • Her boss constantly criticized her work and made her feel worthless.
  • Parents should be careful not to make their children feel worthless when they make mistakes.
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