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valuelessness
[/ˈvæljuːləsnəs/]
noun
falta de valor
1.
the quality or state of being worthless or having no value
The valuelessness of the counterfeit currency was immediately apparent.
A falta de valor da moeda falsificada era imediatamente aparente.
2.
the state of having no monetary worth or commercial value
Despite its age, the painting's valuelessness surprised the appraisers.
Apesar de sua idade, a falta de valor do quadro surpreendeu os avaliadores.
3.
lack of importance, significance, or usefulness
He felt a deep sense of valuelessness after losing his job.
Ele sentiu um profundo sentimento de inutilidade após perder seu emprego.
Synonyms
worthlessness
uselessness
insignificance
futility
Antonyms
value
worth
significance
importance
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
falta de valor
standard usage for the quality of being worthless
General Brazilian
inutilidade
used when emphasizing lack of usefulness or purpose
Portugal
falta de valor
standard Portuguese usage
Portugal
nulidade
more formal/legal context
Related Idioms & Phrases
worth one's weight in gold (antonym context)
not worth the paper it's written on
a dime a dozen (related to lack of value)
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