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worthless | naught |

As an adjective worthless

is not having worth and use, without value, inconsequential.

As a noun naught is

(uk|ireland|australia|nz) (now rare or archaic in us, canada ) zero.

As a pronoun naught is

nothing.

worthless

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Not having worth and use, without value, inconsequential.
    • 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.
    Don't be a worthless slouch! Go get yourself a job.

    Derived terms

    * worthlessly * worthlessness

    Synonyms

    * useless * miserable * valueless

    Antonyms

    * worthful * worthy * useful * precious * valuable

    naught

    English

    Alternative forms

    * nought

    Noun

    (-)
  • (UK, Ireland, Australia, NZ) (now rare or archaic in US, Canada ) Zero.
    • Yet another naught on the scoreboard for the home team.
  • (UK, Ireland, Australia, NZ) (now rare or archaic in US, Canada ) Nothing; nothingness.
    • Naught can come of this, you mark my words.''

    Pronoun

    (English Pronouns)
  • nothing

    • See also

    * aught * naw * negative * no * noot * not * nought * nowt * ought * zip

    References

    * English third person pronouns