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Antonyms for worthlessness


Grammar : Noun
Spell : wurth-lis
Phonetic Transcription : ˈwɜrθ lɪs



Definition of worthlessness

Origin :
  • 1580s, from worth (1) + -less. Related: Worthlessly; worthlessness.
  • noun uselessness
Example sentences :
  • Is it an impression of the vileness and worthlessness of our species?
  • Extract from : « The International Monthly, Volume 3, No. 2, May, 1851 » by Various
  • He knew pretentiousness for the mask of worthlessness and weakness.
  • Extract from : « Scaramouche » by Rafael Sabatini
  • She explained that in this place she "felt her worthlessness."
  • Extract from : « Sacrifice » by Stephen French Whitman
  • He reached into his pocket, before remembering the worthlessness of his bills.
  • Extract from : « Victory » by Lester del Rey
  • The moment had come when the value or worthlessness of "The Harnett" was to be decided.
  • Extract from : « Ralph Gurney's Oil Speculation » by James Otis
  • But if he was, who should try to save him from worthlessness if not his nearest relatives?
  • Extract from : « Sir Harry Hotspur of Humblethwaite » by Anthony Trollope
  • You can form no notion of the worthlessness of the native Christians there.'
  • Extract from : « Life and Letters of Lord Macaulay » by George Otto Trevelyan
  • Given the Man a People choose, the worth and worthlessness of the People itself is given.
  • Extract from : « Past and Present » by Thomas Carlyle
  • It is the giver who determines the worth or the worthlessness of the gift.
  • Extract from : « My Daily Meditation for the Circling Year » by John Henry Jowett
  • So well had he already begun to learn the worthlessness of life's trifles.
  • Extract from : « The Life of David » by Alexander Maclaren

Synonyms for worthlessness

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