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Valueless - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Valueless means having no worth, importance, or usefulness. It describes something that is considered pointless or insignificant, such as a broken item or a meaningless statement.

valueless

/ˈvæljuːləs/ /ˈvæljuːlɪs/

Definition:

Having no worth, importance, or usefulness.

Synonyms:

worthless, useless, meaningless, insignificant

Part of Speech:

adjective

Antonyms:

valuable, precious, useful

Common Collocations:

valueless object, valueless currency, valueless opinion

Derivatives:

valuelessness (noun), valuelessly (adverb)

Usage Tips:

Use "valueless" to describe something completely lacking worth or purpose in a given context.

Common Phrases:

"valueless trinket, " "valueless argument, " "valueless effort"

Etymology:

Derived from "value" + "-less," meaning without value; first recorded in the early 19th century.

Examples:

  • 1. The old coins were deemed valueless by the collector.
  • 2. His advice felt valueless after the mistake was made.
  • 3. The broken toy was valueless to the child now.
  • 4. She discarded the valueless papers cluttering her desk.

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