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What is another word for Worthlessness? – 119 Worthlessness Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    uselessness inadequacy ineffectiveness insignificance pointlessness futility hopelessness helplessness despair despondency worthlessness uselessness ineptness incapability incompetence irrelevance unimportance triviality inconsequentiality inconsequence meaninglessness emptiness hollowness barrenness unproductiveness fruitlessness purposelessness aimlessness directionlessness objectlessness valuelessness good-for-nothingness

    Meaning of Worthlessness

    The primary meaning of the word "Worthlessness" is the state of being without worth or value.

    Definitions

    • The state of being without worth or value, either in terms of usefulness, importance, or moral quality.
    • A feeling of being without worth or value, often resulting in a lack of self-esteem or self-worth.

    Etymology of Worthlessness

    The word "Worthlessness" originates from the Old English word "weorþ" meaning "worth" and the suffix "-less" indicating a lack or absence of something.
    Historically, the term has been used to describe something or someone that lacks value, usefulness, or importance.

    Example Uses

    • The company's worthlessness was evident in its consistent financial losses and lack of innovation.
    • After losing her job, she felt a sense of worthlessness and struggled to find a new sense of purpose.
    • The worthlessness of the old, broken appliance was clear, and it was eventually discarded.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    value worth usefulness importance significance relevance effectiveness capability competence productivity fruitfulness purposefulness meaningfulness fulfillment satisfaction self-worth self-esteem confidence adequacy sufficiency efficiency

    Related Nouns

    value worth usefulness importance significance relevance effectiveness capability competence productivity fruitfulness purpose meaning fulfillment satisfaction self-worth self-esteem confidence adequacy sufficiency efficiency potential

    Related Verbs

    devalue diminish reduce lessen decrease undermine belittle demean degrade disparage discredit disvalue invalidate nullify negate minimize marginalize underestimate overlook ignore dismiss

    Related Adjectives

    valueless worthless useless ineffective incompetent insignificant irrelevant unimportant insignificant futile hopeless helpless despairing despondent empty hollow barren unproductive fruitless purposeless aimless directionless objectless