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as in good-for-nothing
having no ambition, success, or value to society
only heard from his no-account relatives when they wanted a handout
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2
as in nominal
so small or unimportant as to warrant little or no attention
some miscellaneous no-account expenses that we simply paid for with our own pocket money
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as in bum
an idle worthless person
claims that every last one of his in-laws is a nerveless no-account
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Recent Examples of no-account
Chris Willman, Variety, 24 July 2025
Don't let that no-account Oogie Boogie hide the movie from you.
—Dustin Nelson, EW.com, 6 Oct. 2023
Of course, the no-account crew that hangs around him — hangers-on is a better way to describe them — can get in the way of even his best intentions.
—Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 3 May 2023
Adjective
Everyone loves a good country death song — even if no actual no-accounts are harmed during the making of the tune.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 24 July 2025
Don't let that no-account Oogie Boogie hide the movie from you.
—Dustin Nelson, EW.com, 6 Oct. 2023
Of course, the no-account crew that hangs around him — hangers-on is a better way to describe them — can get in the way of even his best intentions.
—Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 3 May 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for no-account
Adjective
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The black comedy crime film is written by Niki Sheldrake and tells the story of Colin and Stanley, two good-for-nothing brothers who are faced with the repayment of their dead father’s debt to a notorious loan shark named Maggie.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
8 May 2024
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Yet later this year up to 40 healthy Australian volunteers may begin receiving infusions of the supposedly good-for-nothing molecule.—
ByMitch Leslie,
science.org,
8 June 2023
Adjective
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The quality adjustment problem does not reside in nominal GDP, which simply asks what was spent, earned, or produced in current dollars, but rather in the deflator applied to convert those nominal figures into real terms.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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In a recent client note, Thomas argued that real interest rates, or the difference between nominal rates and inflation, were much higher under Greenspan and thus more restrictive then, giving the Fed leeway.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
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For those caught unaware, the flies will also happily lay eggs in convenient openings such as the nose, mouth, ears, eyes, and even the bum, if available.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
9 June 2026
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The Kings will inevitably be criticized for making a series of bad decisions and bum deals while Fox, Barnes and Brown grace the game’s grandest stage a year after being cast off under questionable circumstances.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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The lazy writing doesn’t end there.—
Hershal Pandya,
Vulture,
12 June 2026
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Rise up in the biggest moments, not on a lazy Tuesday night in Columbus.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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The 37 mm case, integrated bracelet, and dial are crafted in 18-karat gold, with the eight white-gold screws on the bezel providing only the slightest bit of contrast.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
6 June 2026
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Pivoting effortlessly from family man to ruthless felon, Cranston once again puts his acting range on full display, with a nuanced performance that is underscored by the knowledge that the slightest misstep could cost him — and his family — their lives.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 June 2026
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Gobert was chief among the beggars imploring his teammates for a shred of consistency on that end of the floor.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
27 Apr. 2026
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Antinous later shocked the other suitors by insulting and assaulting with a footstool an elderly beggar who had spoken to him in the palace hall.—
Gitanjali Roy,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Radical approaches to what is precious and what is worthless—or appraisal—have always been more than the inversion of that which is useless made priceless, what was originally meant to be ephemeral made timeless.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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That essence of the girl who feels worthless and fears she’ll be found out by everyone still exists in Yasmin in Season 4.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
7 June 2026
Adjective
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Lestat justifies his, uh, connection with Gabriella by arguing that vampires transcend petty human concepts like conventional morality.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
7 June 2026
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The Avs did right by MacFarland in granting him permission to interview, unlike the petty and classless Golden Knights, who continue to hold former coach Bruce Cassidy hostage.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
7 June 2026
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“No-account.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/no-account. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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