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worthless Synonyms

Another word for worthless

Choosing another word for worthless depends on context, so the 16 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Having no real financial value, practical use, or importance.

Usage Example

"The antique vase turned out to be a cheap, valueless imitation."

Strongest
valueless
useless
Strong
pointless
futile
meaningless
fruitless
trivial
paltry

• adjective (Context 2)

Lacking good qualities, merit, or moral character; deserving no respect.

Usage Example

"Years of harsh criticism had left him feeling completely good-for-nothing and unappreciated."

Strongest
good-for-nothing
no-account
Strong
despicable
contemptible
feckless
ignoble
wretched
shiftless

Opposites of worthless

The opposite of worthless shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

worthy
valuable
invaluable
priceless
useful
precious
deserving
admirable
See all opposites of worthless

• Nearby Words

worth
worthily
worthiness
worthless
worthlessly
worthlessness
worthwhile

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Worthless. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/worthless
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