valueless — having no worth, importance, or usefulness
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having no worth, importance, or usefulness
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈvæljuləs/
Example Sentences
- My ex-boyfriend's promises turned out to be completely valueless.
- The antique looked expensive but was actually valueless junk.
- Without practice, theoretical knowledge becomes valueless.
valueless
ADJECTIVE[/ˈvæljuləs/]
having no worth, importance, or usefulness
Worthless items nobody wants
What seemed valueless and worthless was actually priceless!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'valere' meaning 'to be strong' or 'to be worth', which evolved into the English noun 'value'. The suffix '-less', meaning 'without' or 'lacking', was added to create 'valueless', denoting something without worth or importance.
Breakdown
value (from Latin valere, meaning worth or strength) + -less (suffix meaning without or lacking) = valueless (without value or worth).
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📝Examples
“My ex-boyfriend's promises turned out to be completely valueless.”
“The antique looked expensive but was actually valueless junk.”
“Without practice, theoretical knowledge becomes valueless.”
“My cooking skills are so valueless that even my dog refuses my food.”
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