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View synonyms for good-for-nothing

good-for-nothing

[ good-fer-nuhth-ing, -nuhth- ]

adjective

  1. worthless; of no use.


noun

  1. a worthless or useless person.

good-for-nothing

noun

  1. an irresponsible or worthless person


adjective

  1. irresponsible; worthless

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Word History and Origins

Origin of good-for-nothing1

First recorded in 1705–15

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Example Sentences

The kid says, "That guide book is written by a bunch of lazy, good-for-nothing Indian beggars."

I hope she will not turn good-for-nothing this ever so long.

With a penniless, out-at-elbows, good-for-nothing, you mean?

Well, you're a coward, a good-for-nothing coward, and so is your big brother.

I never saw such a little awkward, good-for-nothing pair of hands.

Kitho means “that insignificant one,” and karishtiditore means “good-for-nothing fellow.”

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