as in worthless
having no usefulness
a fish that was once regarded as valueless and routinely thrown away by fishermen
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Greenwashing is controversial, with clubs sometimes hiding behind worthless carbon credits or offsetting emissions to make claims of climate leadership rather than seeking ways to actually reduce their emissions.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
12 Aug. 2025 -
Anything less than a total social reckoning—a complete psychological makeover of white America—was worthless.—
Louis Menand,
New Yorker,
11 Aug. 2025
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Though cynics might be quick to dismiss the president’s words as empty political rhetoric, some industry leaders are applauding President Trump’s openness in publicly addressing rescheduling.—
Iris Dorbian,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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The day after the crash, the FWC investigators found a stash of empty booze bottles and cans on the boat.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Valueless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/valueless. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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