Worthlessness: meaning, definitions and examples
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worthlessness
[ ˈwɜːθləsnəs ]
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.
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.