Definition of worthless
1a : lacking worth : valueless worthless currencyb : useless worthless to continue searching
2 : contemptible, despicable a worthless criminal
worthlessly
adverbworthlessness
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Examples of worthless in a Sentence
The boots may be nice, but they're worthless if they don't fit you.
She's depressed and believes that she's worthless.
Circa 1577
First Known Use of worthless
circa 1577
WORTHLESS Defined for English Language Learners
worthless
playDefinition of worthless for English Language Learners
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: having no financial value
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: having no use, importance, or effect
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: having no good qualities
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