as in empty
having no usefulness
that expensive toy is worthless now that it's broken
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of worthless
Sanctions have meant that trading in Russian sovereign debt remains off-limits, but some hedge funds are exploring corporate bonds once deemed nearly worthless, which are seeing improved valuations, according to Hedgeweek.com.
—
David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
This occurs when the developers of a DeFi project promote it aggressively and attract a large number of investors until abruptly pulling out, disappearing with the liquidity and leaving investors with worthless tokens.
2.
—Cathy Ross, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
The best technology in the world is worthless if people don't use it.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
The reporter's insistence on pulling the 4-time major champion's tongue was worthless.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for worthless
David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
This occurs when the developers of a DeFi project promote it aggressively and attract a large number of investors until abruptly pulling out, disappearing with the liquidity and leaving investors with worthless tokens.
2.
—Cathy Ross, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
The best technology in the world is worthless if people don't use it.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
The reporter's insistence on pulling the 4-time major champion's tongue was worthless.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for worthless
Recent Examples of Synonyms for worthless
Adjective
-
These bottles can be flattened when empty, conserving valuable luggage space and expanded when needed.—
Jené Luciani Sena,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2025
-
But Smith is quick to point out that the facility won’t just sit empty between private driving days.—
Greg Engle,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
-
Numerous territories across the globe including in Europe, Australia and Canada have solidified these as streaming services take advantage of their cheaper production hubs.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
3 Apr. 2025
-
In the early 1970s, the widespread availability of cheap, preformed fiberglass pools meant the rate of young children drowning soared.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
-
But equating time spent with value created is a flawed model.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
-
The American Dental Association has disputed claims that water fluoridation is unsafe, calling the report flawed.—
Alexander Tin,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
-
Watch my video discussion of these shows below: What were your least-favorite, no-good, terrible TV shows of 2024?—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
25 Dec. 2024
-
Moving right along, Rufus (Michael Maggi), the no-good gambler who lost his wife, Salena’s, shares in the Blue faction, gets put to work by Berenice, Titus’s Judean queen-mistress-whatever.—
Sean T. Collins,
Vulture,
18 July 2024
Adjective
-
Not gaining admission to a BS/MD program after years of work can feel like a setback, but rest assured that your hard work will not be in vain.—
Kristen Moon,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
-
Real celebrities guest-starred in often awkward encounters with the always vain and self-centered Miss Piggy.—
James Mercadante,
EW.com,
1 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Worthless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worthless. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share