Worthlessness: meaning, definitions and examples

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worthlessness

[ ˈwɜːθləsnəs ]

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feeling of being without value

The state or quality of having no real value or use; the feeling of being useless or unimportant.

Synonyms

futility, inanity, uselessness

Examples of usage

I was consumed by a sense of worthlessness after losing my job.
He was overwhelmed by feelings of worthlessness and self-doubt.
She struggled with feelings of worthlessness throughout her teenage years.

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lack of significance

The state of lacking importance or significance; insignificance.

Synonyms

insignificance, triviality, unimportance

Examples of usage

The worthlessness of his arguments was evident to all.
His actions demonstrated the worthlessness of his promises.

Translations

Translations of the word "worthlessness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inutilidade

🇮🇳 निरर्थकता

🇩🇪 Wertlosigkeit

🇮🇩 ketidakberhargaan

🇺🇦 нікчемність

🇵🇱 bezwartościowość

🇯🇵 無価値

🇫🇷 inutilité

🇪🇸 inutilidad

🇹🇷 değersizlik

🇰🇷 무가치

🇸🇦 عدم القيمة

🇨🇿 bezcennost

🇸🇰 bezcennosť

🇨🇳 无价值

🇸🇮 nepomembnost

🇮🇸 ónýtleiki

🇰🇿 құнсыздық

🇬🇪 უმნიშვნელობა

🇦🇿 dəyərsizlik

🇲🇽 inutilidad

Word origin

The word 'worthlessness' originated in the late 16th century, derived from the combination of 'worth' and the suffix '-less', meaning without. It has been used to describe the state of lacking value or significance throughout history, often associated with feelings of inadequacy or unimportance.