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worthlessness

[ˈwɜːrðləsnəs]
nounfeminine
falta de valor
1. The quality or state of having no value, merit, or usefulness
He felt a deep sense of worthlessness after losing his job.
Ele sentiu um profundo senso de falta de valor depois de perder seu emprego.
2. The condition of being despicable or contemptible
The worthlessness of his character became apparent to everyone.
A vileza de seu caráter tornou-se aparente para todos.
Synonyms
valuelessnessuselessnessfutilityinsignificancebasenesscontemptibility
Antonyms
worthvaluemeritusefulnessimportancedignity

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
falta de valor
most common usage
General Brazilian
inutilidade
emphasizes uselessness aspect
Portugal
falta de valor
standard usage
Portugal
nulidade
more formal or legal context

Related Idioms & Phrases

not worth a plugged nickel
worth one's salt
not worth the paper it's printed on
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