good-for-nothing

good–for–noth·ing

adj \ˈgu̇d-fər-ˌnə-thiŋ\

Definition of GOOD-FOR-NOTHING

: of no use or value

— good–for–nothing noun

First Known Use of GOOD-FOR-NOTHING

1533

Related to GOOD-FOR-NOTHING

Synonyms: good-for-nothing, ne'er-do-well, no-good

Related Words: idle, indolent, lazy, shiftless, slothful, unambitious; useless, worthless

Near Antonyms: ambitious, diligent, enterprising, industrious

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