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worthlessness Synonyms
Another word for worthlessness
Choosing another word for worthlessness depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
The state or quality of having no material value, practical usefulness, or importance.
Usage Example
"The hyperinflation of the currency eventually led to the complete uselessness of the old banknotes."
Strongest
uselessness
valuelessness
Strong
futility
pointlessness
insignificance
triviality
• noun (Context 2)
A lack of personal merit, good character, or self-esteem, often experienced as a distressing psychological feeling of inadequacy.
Usage Example
"Persistent feelings of unworthiness and fatigue are common clinical indicators of major depressive disorder."
Strongest
unworthiness
Strong
inadequacy
inferiority
baseness
Weak
ignobility
Opposites of worthlessness
The opposite of worthlessness shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
worth
value
merit
worthiness
usefulness
self-worth
utility
virtue
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Worthlessness. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/worthlessness