Worthlessness: meaning, definitions and examples

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worthlessness

 

[ ˈwɜːθləsnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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

Etymology

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.

See also: unworthily, unworthy, worth, worthiness, worthless, worthwhile, worthy.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,613, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.