worthless

Etymology

From Middle English *worthles, from Old English weorþlēas (“worthless”), equivalent to worth + -less. Cognate with Dutch waardeloos (“worthless”), German wertlos (“worthless”), Swedish värdelös (“worthless”).

adj

  1. Having no worth or use; without value.
    Don’t be a worthless slouch! Go get yourself a job.
    Lies are as important as truth, for without lies, the truth is worthless.
    The committee’s decision is worthless and not going to be acted upon.

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