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adjective

ˈnō-ə-ˈkau̇nt How to pronounce no-account (audio)
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1
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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no-account

2 of 2

noun

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
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
  1. good-for-nothing
  2. nominal
  3. bum
  4. lazy
  5. slight
  6. beggar
  7. worthless
  8. petty
Adjective
  • With Jun-hyeon trapped in a coma inside of Yong-ho’s older body, Yong-ho goes about seeking revenge on his good-for-nothing children, and ensuring the future of the Choiseong Group.
    — Kayti Burt, Time, 6 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of good-for-nothing
Adjective
  • While this milestone drew headlines, nominal dollar numbers are the wrong metric to focus on in connection with fiscal matters.
    — Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Deflation and weak corporate profitability are already eroding China’s fiscal revenues, which have basically been flat in nominal terms since 2019.
    — Oliver Melton, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of nominal
Noun
  • Even Keanu Reeves dealt with a bum knee on the first John Wick — and, for that matter, throughout much of the franchise.
    — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Zellers poured the foundation, and Morrison hired fellow ski bums to do the framing, masonry, and tiling.
    — Nick Paumgarten, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of bum
Adjective
  • Thankfully for all of us, this is no bubble skirt or tabi flats—these babies are notoriously easy to wear, even on your laziest days, and will stay in style for years to come.
    — Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 6 Nov. 2026
  • One is that everyone who is experiencing homelessness is dealing with a substance use disorder or is lazy and just doesn’t want to do any better and just wants a free government handout.
    — Jessica Tzikas, Sun Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of lazy
Adjective
  • Although this represents a slight premium compared to the broader gaming industry mean, Wynn's justifies a premium.
    — Michael Khouw, CNBC, 11 Nov. 2026
  • The Chiefs were pushed back 5 yards and on the do-over, Malcolm Roach sacked Mahomes, who complained afterward that Moore's movement was so slight as to not merit a flag in that crucial situation.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of slight
Noun
  • Dhaka’s rundown streets peppered with the homeless, vendors and child beggars.
    — Miriam Balanescu, IndieWire, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Robert Pattinson’s big outburst in Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey,’ has gone viral—here’s the ‘beggars’ meme, explained.
    — Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Definition of beggar
Adjective
  • Winning contracts settle at $1, while losing contracts become worthless.
    — Melissa Lee,Paige Tortorelli, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2026
  • To make the present feel worthless and unwanted before its time is up.
    — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of worthless
Adjective
  • Morrow is a 45-year-old woman convicted of misdemeanor assault and three petty offenses for blocking a Department of Homeland Security building and touching an agent’s shoulder in south Charlotte last November.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2026
  • More recently, Newsom has resisted calls to fund Proposition 36, a ballot measure that levies harsher penalties for petty crime that voters overwhelmingly approved in 2024.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of petty

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“No-account.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/no-account. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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