B2adjectivemoneyemotions
US/ˈwɜːrθ.ləs/
UK/ˈwɜːθ.ləs/
having no value, use or importance
In context
After the company collapsed, its shares became completely worthless.
He felt worthless after losing his job and stopped seeing friends.
The old coins turned out to be worthless copies.
Words that go with worthless
adjective + noun
- worthless sharesInvestors were left with worthless shares.
- worthless junkThe garage was full of worthless junk.
adverb + adjective
- virtually worthlessThe land is virtually worthless without water.
- completely worthlessThe advice turned out to be completely worthless.
adjective + preposition
- worthless toThe old maps are worthless to anyone but collectors.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
This ticket is worthless of keeping.Correct: This ticket is not worth keeping.