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worthless
(worth|less)
Pronunciation:
/ˈwəːθlɪs/
adjective
having no real value or use:
that promise is worthless
(of a person) having no good qualities; deserving contempt:
Joan had been deserted by a worthless husband
Derivatives
worthlessly
adverb
worthlessness
noun
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