good-for-nothing
worthless; of no use.
a worthless or useless person.
Origin of good-for-nothing
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How to use good-for-nothing in a sentence
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.
Jane Austen, Her Life and Letters | William Austen-Leigh and Richard Arthur Austen-LeighWith a penniless, out-at-elbows, good-for-nothing, you mean?
The Bronze Eagle | Emmuska Orczy, Baroness OrczyWell, you're a coward, a good-for-nothing coward, and so is your big brother.
Tabitha at Ivy Hall | Ruth Alberta BrownI never saw such a little awkward, good-for-nothing pair of hands.
North and South | Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell
Kitho means “that insignificant one,” and karishtiditore means “good-for-nothing fellow.”
Prairie Smoke (Second Edition, Revised) | Melvin Randolph Gilmore
British Dictionary definitions for good-for-nothing
an irresponsible or worthless person
irresponsible; worthless
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