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PRONUNCIATION OF WORTHLESSNESS

worthlessness  [ˈwɜːθlɪsnɪs] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF WORTHLESSNESS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Worthlessness is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES WORTHLESSNESS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of worthlessness in the English dictionary

The definition of worthlessness in the dictionary is lack of practical use or value. Other definition of worthlessness is lack of merit.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH WORTHLESSNESS


aimlessness
ˈeɪmlɪsnɪs
artlessness
ˈɑːtlɪsnɪs
childlessness
ˈtʃaɪldlɪsnɪs
faithlessness
ˈfeɪθlɪsnɪs
fearlessness
ˈfɪəlɪsnɪs
fecklessness
ˈfɛklɪsnɪs
groundlessness
ˈɡraʊndlɪsnɪs
guilelessness
ˈɡaɪllɪsnɪs
heartlessness
ˈhɑːtlɪsnɪs
homelessness
ˈhəʊmlɪsnɪs
lifelessness
ˈlaɪflɪsnɪs
mirthlessness
ˈmɜːθlɪsnɪs
nervelessness
ˈnɜːvlɪsnɪs
noiselessness
ˈnɔɪzlɪsnɪs
relentlessness
rɪˈlɛntlɪsnɪs
senselessness
ˈsɛnslɪsnɪs
shamelessness
ˈʃeɪmlɪsnɪs
tactlessness
ˈtæktlɪsnɪs
tastelessness
ˈteɪstlɪsnɪs
truthlessness
ˈtruːθlɪsnɪs

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE WORTHLESSNESS

worst off
worst-case
worsted
wort
worth
worth one´s salt
worth one´s weight in gold
worthful
worthier
worthies
worthiest
worthily
worthiness
Worthing
worthless
worthlessly
worthwhile
worthwhileness
worthy
wortle

WORDS THAT END LIKE WORTHLESSNESS

biliousness
business
carelessness
consciousness
deliciousness
deviousness
flawlessness
heedlessness
helplessness
hilariousness
hopelessness
lawlessness
nervousness
preciousness
restlessness
ridiculousness
righteousness
seriousness
statelessness
unconsciousness
viciousness

Synonyms and antonyms of worthlessness in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «worthlessness» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF WORTHLESSNESS

Find out the translation of worthlessness to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of worthlessness from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «worthlessness» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

无价值
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

inutilidad
570 millions of speakers

English

worthlessness
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

worthlessness
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

التفاهه
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

никчемности
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

inutilidade
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

অপদার্থতা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

dévalorisation
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Tidak berfaedah
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Wertlosigkeit
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

無価値
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

무가치
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Ora ana gunane
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

vô dụng
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சற்றேனும்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

निरुपयोगी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

değersizlik
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

indegnità
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

bezwartościowości
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

нікчемності
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

inutilitate
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

αναξιότητας
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

waardeloosheid
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

värdelöshet
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

verdiløshet
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of worthlessness

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «WORTHLESSNESS»

The term «worthlessness» is regularly used and occupies the 107.373 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «WORTHLESSNESS» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about worthlessness

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «WORTHLESSNESS»

Discover the use of worthlessness in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to worthlessness and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Meritocratic Education and Social Worthlessness
This book critically examines the socio-cultural role of achievement within education, arguing that the increasingly global demand for measurable standards of academic achievement is an expression of political ideology and the aggressive, ...
Khen Lampert, 2012
2
Shame Interrupted: How God Lifts the Pain of Worthlessness ...
No more hiding.
Edward T. Welch, 2012
3
Woman's Worth and Worthlessness.
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.
Gail Hamilton, 2012
4
The Worthlessness of Christianity
THE. WORTHLESSNESS. OF. CHRISTIANITY. What part of our daily life is in any way regulated by Christianity? What motive for a single action does Christianity supply? What good deed is promoted? What misconduct is checked? Probably ...
Oertse Yvempo, 1904
5
On the worthlessness of Iron-cased Ships. To which is ...
ONTHE WORTHLESSNESS IRON-GASED SHIPS. T0 wmcu 1s APPENDED , I A TREATISE ()N ' A NEW SYSTEM OF ANfiHORAGE. I I p I JAMES HERMAUWIMMLBEHQ. I LONDON. FRANZTHIMM FOREIGN BOOKSELLER, 3 BROOK ...
James Hermann MILBERG, 1862
6
Psychotherapy for Mothers and Infants: Interventions for ...
Once the self-attribution of worthlessness is well cemented into the personality, it is not amenable to change. Why is an individual's self-attribution of worthlessness not amenable to change? The author posits that persons who suffer from a ...
Eva R. Grubler Gochman, 1995
7
Listening to Depression: How Understanding Your Pain Can ...
One of the most painful and disabling symptoms of depression is the feeling of worthlessness. This can take the form of feeling that you can never do anything right, that you are not loved by anyone, or that there is something fundamentally ...
Lara Honos-Webb, 2006
8
Education Ain't Write: The Worthlessness of My College Education
This book is about one mans struggle to do what he wanted to do more than anything else--to teach.
Gene Meggs, 2009
9
Healing the Wounded Heart: Removing Obstacles to Intimacy ...
Healing the Wounded Heart exposes negative emotions such as fear, rejection, worthlessness, shame, insecurity, defilement, and hopelessness that prevent us from living in the grace and peace God intends for us.
Thom Gardner, 2011
10
Polar Structures in the Book of Qohelet
Tension: Worthlessness of wealth. 5io Pole: Possessions. Contra-pole: Eaters. Tension: Worthlessness. 5n Pole: Wealth. Contra-pole: Insomnia. Tension: Worthlessness. 5i2-13 Pole: Wealth. Contra-pole: Misfortune. Tension: Worthlessness.
J. A. Loader, 1979

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «WORTHLESSNESS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term worthlessness is used in the context of the following news items.
1
The Worthlessness Of The 401(k) Fiduciary Warranty
This article is about the worthlessness of 401(k) Fiduciary Warranties and how plan sponsors should avoid relying them as a form of liability protection. «JD Supra, Apr 15»
2
6 Conditions That Feel Like Clinical Depression But Aren't
If a person went to his primary care physician and complained of symptoms of fatigue, guilt, worthlessness, irritability, insomnia, decreased appetite, loss of ... «Everyday Health, Jun 14»
3
'I feel overwhelmed and worthless. Can you give me a call?'
A writer, PhD student and mother of two daughters, aged 10 and 12, Hazel battled feelings of worthlessness and hopelessness for 20 years before she was ... «Irish Times, May 14»
4
Being Single: Could Love Trigger Feelings of Worthlessness?
For single individuals, a recent study shows that watching advertising that relates to happy couples or families may actually trigger feelings of worthlessness and ... «Science World Report, Mar 14»
5
Exposing Singles to Love Triggers Depression, Worthlessness
Watching commercials depicting happy couples and families may actually trigger depression and feelings of worthlessness in single people, new findings ... «Counsel & Heal, Mar 14»
6
Pono sets a new standard in worthlessness
If you were able to wade through the overflow of SXSW posts this week, you no doubt spent some time watching the overly-long, celebrity-laden commercial…err ... «Death and Taxes, Mar 14»
7
Ukraine, Israel and the Worthlessness of International Agreements
The multilateral structures of international law, the trembling beams of the world state, are dependent on worthless pieces of paper signed by great powers. «FrontPage Magazine, Mar 14»
8
Was A $38000 Piece Of Dota 2 Loot Just Patched To Worthlessness?
When it comes to digital goods, the words “caveat emptor” should probably be printed on the bottom of every receipt. So it may be for the Dota 2 player who paid ... «Forbes, Nov 13»
9
Stay-at-home mothers are the happiest: Women who don't return to …
They tend not to suffer from boredom, frustration or feelings of worthlessness, according to the research on Britain's wellbeing. Full-time mothers gave the value ... «Daily Mail, Jul 13»
10
AC Milan: Antonio Nocerino's Descent into Worthlessness
AC Milan midfielder Antonio Nocerino has gone from hero to zero in the span of one season. This article will tell you how he has descended into worthlessness. «Bleacher Report, Apr 13»

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